The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
€ 108,400
€ 57,300
€ 108,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,300
ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer and 0.6 inches wider.
RS6
A6 3.0 TDI
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
193.5
194 in
Length
193.5 in
112 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
RS6
A6 3.0 TDI
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
9.47 %
General
RS6
A6 3.0 TDI
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
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BUH
Engine Code
CGQB
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
RS6
572 hp
309 hp
A6 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
RS6
479 lb‑ft
479 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
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
RS6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
A6 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
7.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
RS6
7.94 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS6
A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
37 mpg
RS6
17 mpg
37 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI
12 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
358 mi
Range
641 mi
RS6
358 mi
641 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).
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).
129.6 kWh
RS6
263.3 kWh
129.6 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
533 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS6
A6 3.0 TDI
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
