The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. Audi RS6 performance cod Avant tiptronic (15 - 18)

€ 59,600
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 118,000
 Audi RS6 performance cod Avant tiptronic (15 - 18) RS6 performance cod Avant
€ 59,600
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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.5
Blueprint Audi RS6 performance cod Avant tiptronic (15 - 18)
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 quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint Audi RS6 performance cod Avant tiptronic (15 - 18)
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
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5478 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.68 %
Audi RS6 performance cod Avant tiptronic (15 - 18)

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)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
RS6 performance cod Avant
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CGQB
Engine Code
CWUC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
309 hp
597 hp
RS6 performance cod Avant
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
RS6 performance cod Avant

Performance

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
RS6 performance cod Avant
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

167 ft
0.000 sec

RS6 performance cod Avant

▶ REPLAY
13.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.48 lb/hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
13.77 lb/hp
7.48 lb/hp
RS6 performance cod Avant

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
RS6 performance cod Avant
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
25 mpg
RS6 performance cod Avant
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
641 mi
Range
485 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
641 mi
485 mi
RS6 performance cod Avant
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
181.9 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
129.6 kWh
181.9 kWh
RS6 performance cod Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 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