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Audi A6 Limousine vs DS Automobiles DS 9 comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (47,600 £ vs 55,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Limousine or DS Automobiles DS 9?

Audi A6 Limousine vs DS Automobiles DS 9: Key differences

Audi A6 Limousine

  • slightly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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  • substantially more efficient
  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A6 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A6 Limousine is slightly cheaper – starting at 47,600 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,509 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Audi A6 Limousine with 2.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 Limousine offers visibly more range – reaching up to 105 km, about 30 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 9.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A6 Limousine offers barely more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 Limousine is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 9 takes 5.6 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 Limousine delivers a bit more torque with 580 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

A6 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A6 Limousine is very slightly lighter – 1,845 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 19 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers very slightly more boot space – 510 L compared to 492 L. That’s a difference of about 18 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 Limousine carries noticeably more – 625 kg compared to 489 kg. That’s a difference of about 136 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 Limousine holds a slight edge in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £47,600
A6 Limousine

Audi A6 Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 7.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 97 - 105 km
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Audi A6 Limousine

The Audi A6 cuts a clean, purposeful silhouette with an interior that feels like a quiet, high-tech office on wheels—luxurious materials and clever gadgets make long journeys surprisingly pleasant. It balances composed, confident driving with enough flair to keep you entertained, making it a sensible choice for buyers who want executive polish without showing off.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
47,600 - 68,100 £
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
97 - 105 km
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
49 - 166 g/km
co2
28 - 38 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
42 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,845 - 2,220 kg
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Trunk capacity
354 - 492 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
-
Length
4,934 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 625 kg
Payload
486 - 489 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Audi
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drivetrain options does the Audi A6 Limousine have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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