The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11) vs. Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10)
€ 50,100

€ 110,700

€ 50,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The A6 Avant 3.0 TDI is just 0.1 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 0.3 cm taller than the RS6 Avant.
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
RS6 Avant
1463
1855
2030
1460
1889
2030
1855 mm
Width
1889 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1463 mm
Height
1460 mm
2843
4927
2846
4928
4927 mm
Length
4928 mm
2843 mm
Wheelbase
2846 mm
Vehicle Weight
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
RS6 Avant
1895 kg
Kerb Weight
2100 kg
2450 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2655 kg

Weight Difference:
205 kg
9.76 %

General
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
RS6 Avant
C6 (4F)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
RS6 Avant
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
BUH
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
4991 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
572 bhp
at 6250 rpm
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
237 bhp
572 bhp
RS6 Avant
500 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
650 NM
at 1500 rpm
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
500 NM
650 NM
RS6 Avant
Performance
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
RS6 Avant
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

RS6 Avant
▶ REPLAY
8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.67 kg/bhp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
8 kg/bhp
3.67 kg/bhp
RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
20 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
42 mpg
20 mpg
RS6 Avant
32 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
742 mi
Range
355 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
742 mi
355 mi
RS6 Avant
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
265.2 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
137.9 kWh
265.2 kWh
RS6 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
RS6 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
565 L










1660 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1660 L