The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS6 (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)

€ 108,400
Audi RS6 (08 - 10) RS6
€ 47,800
 Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) A6 3.0 TDI
€ 108,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800

ⓘ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 length, but the RS6 is 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower.
RS6
A6 3.0 TDI
57.3
Blueprint Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
74.4
79.9
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
73
79.9
74.4 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
112
194
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
111.9
194
194 in
Length
194 in
112 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

RS6
A6 3.0 TDI
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5159 lb
Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
10.92 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)

General

RS6
A6 3.0 TDI
C6 (4F)
Generation
C6 (4F)
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

RS6
A6 3.0 TDI
V10 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BUH
Engine Code
CDYA, CDYC
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
RS6
572 hp
237 hp
A6 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
RS6
479 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
A6 3.0 TDI

Performance

RS6
A6 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

RS6

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

A6 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
7.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
RS6
7.94 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

RS6
A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
35 mpg
RS6
17 mpg
35 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI
12 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
358 mi
Range
742 mi
RS6
358 mi
742 mi
A6 3.0 TDI
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).
137.9 kWh
RS6
263.3 kWh
137.9 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
533 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

RS6
A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data