The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 (08 - 10) vs. Audi S6 (06 - 08)
€ 108,400
€ 82,300
€ 108,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,300
ⓘ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. The RS6 is just 0.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the S6.
RS6
S6
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
193.5
194 in
Length
193.5 in
112 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
RS6
S6
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5490 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.63 %
General
RS6
S6
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
S6
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BUH
Engine Code
BXA
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
10
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
RS6
572 hp
429 hp
S6
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
RS6
479 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
S6
Performance
RS6
S6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
RS6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
S6
▶ REPLAY
7.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.2 lb/hp
RS6
7.94 lb/hp
10.2 lb/hp
S6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS6
S6
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
18 mpg
RS6
17 mpg
18 mpg
S6
12 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
358 mi
Range
371 mi
RS6
358 mi
371 mi
S6
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).
253.8 kWh
RS6
263.3 kWh
253.8 kWh
S6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4
533 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS6
S6
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
