The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. Audi RS6 performance cod Avant tiptronic (15 - 18)
€ 47,900

€ 118,000

€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 118,000
ⓘ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 2.8 FSI is 2 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the RS6 performance cod Avant.
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
RS6 performance 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 performance cod Avant
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
10.86 %

General
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
RS6 performance 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
RS6 performance cod Avant
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CCEA
Engine Code
CWUC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
217 hp
597 hp
RS6 performance 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 performance cod Avant
Performance
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
RS6 performance cod Avant
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

RS6 performance cod Avant
▶ REPLAY
18.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.48 lb/hp
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
18.34 lb/hp
7.48 lb/hp
RS6 performance cod Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
RS6 performance cod Avant
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
26 mpg
25 mpg
RS6 performance cod Avant
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
546 mi
Range
485 mi
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
546 mi
485 mi
RS6 performance cod Avant
Environmental Impact
172.4 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 2.8 FSI
172.4 kWh
181.9 kWh
RS6 performance cod Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
RS6 performance cod Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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