Audi S6 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Audi S6 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 18 model years, from 1995 to 2025. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (2020) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (2007). The EPA record holds 18 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #49 of 60 (19th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2007 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #56 of 68 (18th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2008 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #59 of 70 (16th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2009 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #57 of 66 (14th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2010 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #57 of 63 (10th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2011 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #67 of 71 (6th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #74 of 92 (20th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #87 of 107 (19th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #80 of 101 (21th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #88 of 112 (22th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #93 of 110 (16th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #115 of 125 (8th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #103 of 124 (17th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #94 of 116 (19th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #99 of 121 (18th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #94 of 117 (20th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #86 of 101 (15th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #73 of 86 (15th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Audi S6 placed highest in 1995 at #49 of 60, and lowest in 2018 at #115 of 125. It spent 0 of its 18 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 18 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.9L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 408 | 5/10 |
| 2024 | 2.9L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 410 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 2.9L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 408 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 2.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 18 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 408 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 2.9L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 18 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 410 | 4/10 |
| 2020 | 2.9L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 18 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 410 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 480 | 3/10 |
| 2017 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 17 | 27 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 441 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 17 | 27 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 441 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 17 | 27 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 440 | 5/10 |
| 2011 | 5.2L 10-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2010 | 5.2L 10-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 5.2L 10-cyl | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2009 | 5.2L 10-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 5.2L 10-cyl | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2008 | 5.2L 10-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 5.2L 10-cyl | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2007 | 5.2L 10-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 5.2L 10-cyl | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1995 | 2.2L 5-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 3 of 5 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 → 2007 | 18 → 16 mpg | -2 mpg | 719 gal |
| 2011 → 2013 | 16 → 20 mpg | +4 mpg | 575 gal |
| 2015 → 2016 | 20 → 21 mpg | +1 mpg | 548 gal |
| 2017 → 2018 | 21 → 18 mpg | -3 mpg | 639 gal |
| 2018 → 2020 | 18 → 22 mpg | +4 mpg | 523 gal |
What S6 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2025 Audi S6 burns 523 to 523 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,568 | $1,568 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,830 | $1,830 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,091 | $2,091 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2025 model year is $3,500 to $3,500 a year in fuel, or $6,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 22 mpg the Audi S6 is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $220 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Audi nameplates
Every Audi model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.