The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
€ 49,900
€ 108,400
€ 49,900
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 length, but the A6 3.0 TFSI is 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller.
A6 3.0 TFSI
RS6
57.4
73
79.9
57.3
74.4
79.9
73 in
Width
74.4 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.4 in
Height
57.3 in
111.9
194
112
194
194 in
Length
194 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
112 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 3.0 TFSI
RS6
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5655 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
13.34 %
General
A6 3.0 TFSI
RS6
C6 (4F)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A6 3.0 TFSI
RS6
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CAJA
Engine Code
BUH
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
A6 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
572 hp
RS6
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A6 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
RS6
Performance
A6 3.0 TFSI
RS6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
A6 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
RS6
▶ REPLAY
13.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.94 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TFSI
13.76 lb/hp
7.94 lb/hp
RS6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 3.0 TFSI
RS6
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
17 mpg
A6 3.0 TFSI
25 mpg
17 mpg
RS6
18 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
529 mi
Range
358 mi
A6 3.0 TFSI
529 mi
358 mi
RS6
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
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 TFSI
178.2 kWh
263.3 kWh
RS6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
533 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 3.0 TFSI
RS6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
