The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 108,400
€ 67,400
€ 108,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,400
ⓘ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 4.2 FSI
57.3
74.4
79.9
57.4
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
112
194
111.9
194
194 in
Length
194 in
112 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
RS6
A6 4.2 FSI
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
10.44 %
General
RS6
A6 4.2 FSI
C6 (4F)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
RS6
A6 4.2 FSI
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BUH
Engine Code
BVJ
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
RS6
572 hp
345 hp
A6 4.2 FSI
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
RS6
479 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
A6 4.2 FSI
Performance
RS6
A6 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
RS6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
A6 4.2 FSI
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7.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.79 lb/hp
RS6
7.94 lb/hp
11.79 lb/hp
A6 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS6
A6 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
23 mpg
RS6
17 mpg
23 mpg
A6 4.2 FSI
12 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
358 mi
Range
487 mi
RS6
358 mi
487 mi
A6 4.2 FSI
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).
193.3 kWh
RS6
263.3 kWh
193.3 kWh
A6 4.2 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4
533 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS6
A6 4.2 FSI
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
