The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI (08 - 11) vs. Audi RS6 cod Avant tiptronic (14 - 18)
€ 43,900
€ 112,000
€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,000
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the RS6 cod Avant.
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
RS6 cod Avant
57.6
73
79.9
57.5
76.2
82.1
73 in
Width
76.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.5 in
111.9
194
114.8
196
194 in
Length
196 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
RS6 cod Avant
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
12.1 %
General
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
RS6 cod Avant
C6 (4F)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 cod Avant
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
CRDB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 5700 rpm
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
187 hp
552 hp
RS6 cod Avant
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
RS6 cod Avant
Performance
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
RS6 cod Avant
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
RS6 cod Avant
▶ REPLAY
20.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.09 lb/hp
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
20.98 lb/hp
8.09 lb/hp
RS6 cod Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
RS6 cod Avant
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
25 mpg
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
38 mpg
25 mpg
RS6 cod Avant
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
702 mi
Range
485 mi
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
702 mi
485 mi
RS6 cod 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).
181.9 kWh
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
127.6 kWh
181.9 kWh
RS6 cod Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
RS6 cod Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft
