The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS6 (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12)

€ 108,400
Audi RS6 (08 - 10) RS6
€ 51,600
 Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12) A6 3.0 TFSI
€ 108,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,600

ⓘ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 TFSI
57.3
Blueprint Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
74.4
79.9
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
112
194
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12)
114.6
193.5
194 in
Length
193.5 in
112 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

RS6
A6 3.0 TFSI
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5181 lb
Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
11.89 %
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12)

General

RS6
A6 3.0 TFSI
C6 (4F)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

RS6
A6 3.0 TFSI
V10 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
BUH
Engine Code
CGWB
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5250 rpm
RS6
572 hp
296 hp
A6 3.0 TFSI
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
RS6
479 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
A6 3.0 TFSI

Performance

RS6
A6 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

RS6

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

A6 3.0 TFSI

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7.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 lb/hp
RS6
7.94 lb/hp
13.52 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

RS6
A6 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
29 mpg
RS6
17 mpg
29 mpg
A6 3.0 TFSI
12 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
358 mi
Range
569 mi
RS6
358 mi
569 mi
A6 3.0 TFSI
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).
155.3 kWh
RS6
263.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
A6 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
533 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

RS6
A6 3.0 TFSI
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