Edmunds just tested the S6 and was very dissapointed with the lack of performance of the Audi S6. The S6 only managed to pull a 0-60 mph time of 5.7 seconds, about half a second slower than Audi's stated time.
When this time is compared to the Mercedes E63 and BMW M5 it pales in comparison. The E63 smoked to 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds while the M5 managed a pretty fast 4.7 seconds itself.
The Audi S6 needs a better suspension, better brakes and MORE power if it is to compete with the BMW M5 and Mercedes E63.
However, with a twin-turbo version of the S6's V10 putting out an estimated 550 horsepower in an RS6 which is just around the corner the game might very well be changed COMPLETELY
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