The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi RS6 (08 - 10)

€ 58,700
Audi A6 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) A6 50 TDI
€ 108,400
 Audi RS6 (08 - 10) RS6
€ 58,700
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. The A6 50 TDI is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the RS6.
A6 50 TDI
RS6
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
74.3
83.1
57.3
Blueprint Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
74.4
79.9
74.3 in
Width
74.4 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.4 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Audi A6 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
115.1
194.2
Blueprint Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
112
194
194.2 in
Length
194 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
112 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 50 TDI
RS6
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5655 lb
Audi A6 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.77 %
Audi RS6 (08 - 10)

General

A6 50 TDI
RS6
C8 (4K)
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)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A6 50 TDI
RS6
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
DDVB
Engine Code
BUH
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
282 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
A6 50 TDI
282 hp
572 hp
RS6
457 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A6 50 TDI
457 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
RS6

Performance

A6 50 TDI
RS6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

A6 50 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

RS6

▶ REPLAY
14.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.94 lb/hp
A6 50 TDI
14.85 lb/hp
7.94 lb/hp
RS6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 50 TDI
RS6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
17 mpg
A6 50 TDI
42 mpg
17 mpg
RS6
38 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
699 mi
Range
358 mi
A6 50 TDI
699 mi
358 mi
RS6
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
263.3 kWh
A6 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
263.3 kWh
RS6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
295 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
533 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A6 50 TDI
RS6
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data