The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 allroad 55 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 110,700

€ 69,900

€ 110,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The RS6 Avant is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the A6 allroad 55 TDI.
RS6 Avant
A6 allroad 55 TDI
57.5
74.4
79.9
57.8
74.9
83.1
74.4 in
Width
74.9 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.5 in
Height
57.8 in
112
194
115.2
194.9
194 in
Length
194.9 in
112 in
Wheelbase
115.2 in
Vehicle Weight
RS6 Avant
A6 allroad 55 TDI
4630 lb
Curb Weight
4597 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.71 %

General
RS6 Avant
A6 allroad 55 TDI
C6 (4F)
Generation
C8 (4K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Avant
A6 allroad 55 TDI
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
BUH
Engine Code
DEWA
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
344 hp
at 3850 rpm
RS6 Avant
572 hp
344 hp
A6 allroad 55 TDI
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
RS6 Avant
479 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
A6 allroad 55 TDI
Performance
RS6 Avant
A6 allroad 55 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

RS6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

A6 allroad 55 TDI
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 lb/hp
RS6 Avant
8.09 lb/hp
13.36 lb/hp
A6 allroad 55 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS6 Avant
A6 allroad 55 TDI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
37 mpg
RS6 Avant
17 mpg
37 mpg
A6 allroad 55 TDI
12 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
355 mi
Range
611 mi
RS6 Avant
355 mi
611 mi
A6 allroad 55 TDI
Environmental Impact
265.2 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).
131.6 kWh
RS6 Avant
265.2 kWh
131.6 kWh
A6 allroad 55 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
RS6 Avant
A6 allroad 55 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft