The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. Audi RS6 cod Avant tiptronic (13 - 14)
€ 48,400

€ 107,900

€ 48,400
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. Both cars are the same height, but the A6 Avant 2.8 FSI is 2.1 inches shorter and 2.4 inches narrower.
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
RS6 cod Avant
57.5
73.8
82.1
57.5
76.2
82.1
73.8 in
Width
76.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.5 in
Height
57.5 in
114.6
193.9
114.8
196
193.9 in
Length
196 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
RS6 cod Avant
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5655 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.2 %

General
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
RS6 cod Avant
C7 (4G)
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)

7-speed dual clutch 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)
CHVA
Engine Code
CRDB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 5700 rpm
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
201 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
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

RS6 cod Avant
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
19.8 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
RS6 cod Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
RS6 cod Avant
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
24 mpg
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
29 mpg
24 mpg
RS6 cod Avant
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
583 mi
Range
475 mi
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
583 mi
475 mi
RS6 cod Avant
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
185.7 kWh
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
151.6 kWh
185.7 kWh
RS6 cod Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 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
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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