The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. Audi RS6 performance cod Avant tiptronic (15 - 18)
€ 54,900

€ 118,000

€ 54,900
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. Both cars are the same height, but the A6 Avant 3.0 TDI is 2.1 inches shorter and 2.4 inches narrower.
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
RS6 performance 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 3.0 TDI
RS6 performance cod Avant
4112 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.91 %

General
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
RS6 performance 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
RS6 performance cod Avant
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CDUC, CDUD
Engine Code
CWUC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
242 hp
597 hp
RS6 performance cod Avant
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
RS6 performance cod Avant
Performance
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
RS6 performance cod Avant
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

RS6 performance cod Avant
▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.48 lb/hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
16.99 lb/hp
7.48 lb/hp
RS6 performance cod Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
RS6 performance cod Avant
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
25 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
25 mpg
RS6 performance cod Avant
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
790 mi
Range
485 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
790 mi
485 mi
RS6 performance 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).
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 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
181.9 kWh
RS6 performance cod Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
RS6 performance 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