The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (13 - 14)
€ 110,700

€ 42,000

€ 110,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 Avant is 0.1 inches longer and 0.6 inches wider.
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
57.5
74.4
79.9
57.5
73.8
82.1
74.4 in
Width
73.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.5 in
Height
57.5 in
112
194
114.6
193.9
194 in
Length
193.9 in
112 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
4630 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb

Weight Difference:
783 lb
16.91 %

General
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
C6 (4F)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BUH
Engine Code
CSUE, CGLE
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
4
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4200 rpm
RS6 Avant
572 hp
134 hp
A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
RS6 Avant
479 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Performance
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

RS6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.71 lb/hp
RS6 Avant
8.09 lb/hp
28.71 lb/hp
A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
46 mpg
RS6 Avant
17 mpg
46 mpg
A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
12 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
355 mi
Range
792 mi
RS6 Avant
355 mi
792 mi
A6 Avant 2.0 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).
104.9 kWh
RS6 Avant
265.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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