The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. Audi RS6 (08 - 10)

€ 52,500
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) A6 3.0 TDI
€ 108,400
 Audi RS6 (08 - 10) RS6
€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the A6 3.0 TDI is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.6 inches narrower.
A6 3.0 TDI
RS6
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.3
Blueprint Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
74.4
79.9
73.8 in
Width
74.4 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.3 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
112
194
193.5 in
Length
194 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
112 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 3.0 TDI
RS6
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5655 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
12.86 %
Audi RS6 (08 - 10)

General

A6 3.0 TDI
RS6
C7 (4G)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A6 3.0 TDI
RS6
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CDUC, CDUD
Engine Code
BUH
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
A6 3.0 TDI
242 hp
572 hp
RS6
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A6 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
RS6

Performance

A6 3.0 TDI
RS6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

RS6

▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.94 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TDI
16.35 lb/hp
7.94 lb/hp
RS6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 3.0 TDI
RS6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
17 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
17 mpg
RS6
33 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
790 mi
Range
358 mi
A6 3.0 TDI
790 mi
358 mi
RS6
Environmental Impact
121.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
263.3 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
263.3 kWh
RS6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
533 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A6 3.0 TDI
RS6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data