The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI (08 - 11) vs. Audi RS6 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 43,900

€ 117,500

€ 43,900
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 Avant 2.7 TDI is 2.7 inches shorter, 3.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the RS6 Avant.
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
RS6 Avant
57.6
73
79.9
57.5
76.8
83.5
73 in
Width
76.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.6 in
Height
57.5 in
111.9
194
115.3
196.7
194 in
Length
196.7 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
115.3 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
RS6 Avant
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6041 lb

Weight Difference:
816 lb
17.22 %

General
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
RS6 Avant
C6 (4F)
Generation
C8 (4K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
RS6 Avant
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
187 hp
592 hp
RS6 Avant
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2050 rpm
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
RS6 Avant
Performance
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
RS6 Avant
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

RS6 Avant
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20.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 lb/hp
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
20.98 lb/hp
8.01 lb/hp
RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
20 mpg
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
38 mpg
20 mpg
RS6 Avant
28 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
702 mi
Range
395 mi
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
702 mi
395 mi
RS6 Avant
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
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 Avant 2.7 TDI
127.6 kWh
217.9 kWh
RS6 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
452 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A6 Avant 2.7 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