The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10)
€ 58,500

€ 110,700

€ 58,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the RS6 Avant.
A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
RS6 Avant
57.9
74.8
82.1
57.5
74.4
79.9
74.8 in
Width
74.4 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
114.6
194.5
112
194
194.5 in
Length
194 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
112 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
RS6 Avant
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4630 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.1 %

General
A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
RS6 Avant
C7 (4G)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 allroad 3.0 TFSI
RS6 Avant
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CGWD, CGXB
Engine Code
BUH
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
306 hp
572 hp
RS6 Avant
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
RS6 Avant
Performance
A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
RS6 Avant
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

RS6 Avant
▶ REPLAY
13.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.09 lb/hp
A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
13.91 lb/hp
8.09 lb/hp
RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
17 mpg
A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
26 mpg
17 mpg
RS6 Avant
20 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
524 mi
Range
355 mi
A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
524 mi
355 mi
RS6 Avant
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
265.2 kWh
A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
168.7 kWh
265.2 kWh
RS6 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
RS6 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft