The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro (08 - 11) vs. Audi RS6 cod Avant tiptronic (13 - 14)
€ 43,000
€ 107,900
€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 107,900
ⓘ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 2.8 FSI is 2 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the RS6 cod Avant.
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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 2.8 FSI
RS6 cod Avant
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5655 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.2 %
General
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
RS6 cod Avant
C6 (4F)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
RS6 cod Avant
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CCDA
Engine Code
CRDB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 5700 rpm
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
552 hp
RS6 cod Avant
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
RS6 cod Avant
Performance
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
RS6 cod Avant
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
RS6 cod Avant
▶ REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
21.28 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
RS6 cod Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
RS6 cod Avant
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
24 mpg
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
24 mpg
RS6 cod Avant
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
572 mi
Range
475 mi
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
572 mi
475 mi
RS6 cod Avant
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
185.7 kWh
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
164.8 kWh
185.7 kWh
RS6 cod Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
RS6 cod Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft
