The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 57,300
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) A6 3.0 TDI
€ 108,400
 Audi RS6 (08 - 10) RS6
€ 57,300
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

The A6 3.0 TDI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 0.1 cm lower than the RS6.
A6 3.0 TDI
RS6
1455
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
1874
2086
1456
Blueprint Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
1889
2030
1874 mm
Width
1889 mm
2086 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1455 mm
Height
1456 mm
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
2912
4915
Blueprint Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
2846
4928
4915 mm
Length
4928 mm
2912 mm
Wheelbase
2846 mm

Vehicle Weight

A6 3.0 TDI
RS6
1865 kg
Kerb Weight
2060 kg
2400 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2565 kg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
195 kg
9.47 %
Audi RS6 (08 - 10)

General

A6 3.0 TDI
RS6
C7 (4G)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A6 3.0 TDI
RS6
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V10 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CGQB
Engine Code
BUH
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
4991 CC
309 bhp
at 3900 rpm
Power
572 bhp
at 6250 rpm
A6 3.0 TDI
309 bhp
572 bhp
RS6
650 NM
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
650 NM
at 1500 rpm
A6 3.0 TDI
650 NM
650 NM
RS6

Performance

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

71 m
0.000 sec

A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

63 m
0.000 sec

RS6

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6.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.6 kg/bhp
A6 3.0 TDI
6.04 kg/bhp
3.6 kg/bhp
RS6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 3.0 TDI
RS6
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
20 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI
45 mpg
20 mpg
RS6
36 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
641 mi
Range
358 mi
A6 3.0 TDI
641 mi
358 mi
RS6
Environmental Impact
129.6 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
129.6 kWh
263.3 kWh
RS6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
166 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
331 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A6 3.0 TDI
RS6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
546 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data