The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
€ 108,400

€ 69,000

€ 108,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the RS6 is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.6 inches wider.
RS6
A6 3.0 TDI competition
57.3
74.4
79.9
57.3
73.8
82.1
74.4 in
Width
73.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.3 in
Height
57.3 in
112
194
114.6
194.2
194 in
Length
194.2 in
112 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
RS6
A6 3.0 TDI competition
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.84 %

General
RS6
A6 3.0 TDI competition
C6 (4F)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
RS6
A6 3.0 TDI competition
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BUH
Engine Code
CVUB
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
RS6
572 hp
322 hp
A6 3.0 TDI competition
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
RS6
479 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
A6 3.0 TDI competition
Performance
RS6
A6 3.0 TDI competition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

RS6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

A6 3.0 TDI competition
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7.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
RS6
7.94 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS6
A6 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
38 mpg
RS6
17 mpg
38 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI competition
12 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
358 mi
Range
731 mi
RS6
358 mi
731 mi
A6 3.0 TDI competition
Environmental Impact
263.3 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).
127.6 kWh
RS6
263.3 kWh
127.6 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI competition
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
533 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS6
A6 3.0 TDI competition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data