The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. Audi RS6 cod Avant tiptronic (13 - 14)

€ 55,400
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14) A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 107,900
 Audi RS6 cod Avant tiptronic (13 - 14) RS6 cod Avant
€ 55,400
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 3.0 TDI clean diesel is 2.1 inches shorter and 2.4 inches narrower.
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
RS6 cod Avant
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.5
Blueprint Audi RS6 cod Avant tiptronic (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint Audi RS6 cod Avant tiptronic (13 - 14)
114.8
196
193.9 in
Length
196 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
RS6 cod Avant
4112 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5655 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.22 %
Audi RS6 cod Avant tiptronic (13 - 14)

General

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
RS6 cod Avant
C7 (4G)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
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 3.0 TDI clean diesel
RS6 cod Avant
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CDUC, CDUD
Engine Code
CRDB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 5700 rpm
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
242 hp
552 hp
RS6 cod Avant
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
428 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
RS6 cod Avant

Performance

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
RS6 cod Avant
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

RS6 cod Avant

▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
16.99 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
RS6 cod Avant

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
RS6 cod Avant
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
24 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
40 mpg
24 mpg
RS6 cod Avant
32 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
790 mi
Range
475 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
790 mi
475 mi
RS6 cod Avant
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
185.7 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
121.3 kWh
185.7 kWh
RS6 cod Avant
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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