The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11) vs. Audi RS6 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..)

€ 53,300
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11) A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
€ 117,500
 Audi RS6 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..) RS6 Avant
€ 53,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The A6 allroad 3.0 TDI is 2.4 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the RS6 Avant.
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
RS6 Avant
59.3
Blueprint Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
73.3
79.9
57.5
Blueprint Audi RS6 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..)
76.8
83.5
73.3 in
Width
76.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
59.3 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
111.5
194.3
Blueprint Audi RS6 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..)
115.3
196.7
194.3 in
Length
196.7 in
111.5 in
Wheelbase
115.3 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
RS6 Avant
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6041 lb
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
9.77 %
Audi RS6 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..)

General

A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
RS6 Avant
C6 (4F)
Generation
C8 (4K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
RS6 Avant
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
237 hp
592 hp
RS6 Avant
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2050 rpm
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
RS6 Avant

Performance

A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
RS6 Avant
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

A6 allroad 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

164 ft
0.000 sec

RS6 Avant

▶ REPLAY
18.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 lb/hp
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
18.05 lb/hp
8.01 lb/hp
RS6 Avant

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
20 mpg
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
33 mpg
20 mpg
RS6 Avant
25 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
395 mi
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
690 mi
395 mi
RS6 Avant
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
217.9 kWh
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
148.1 kWh
217.9 kWh
RS6 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
452 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
RS6 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft