The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)

€ 110,700
Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10) RS6 Avant
€ 46,100
 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
€ 110,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100

ⓘ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 Avant is 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower.
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
57.5
Blueprint Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10)
74.4
79.9
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
74.4 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.5 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10)
112
194
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
194 in
Length
194 in
112 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
4630 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5214 lb
Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
639 lb
13.8 %
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)

General

RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
C6 (4F)
Generation
C6 (4F)
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 2.7 TDI
V10 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BUH
Engine Code
CANA, CANC
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
RS6 Avant
572 hp
187 hp
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
RS6 Avant
479 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI

Performance

RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

RS6 Avant

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 2.7 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
RS6 Avant
8.09 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
36 mpg
RS6 Avant
17 mpg
36 mpg
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
12 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
355 mi
Range
669 mi
RS6 Avant
355 mi
669 mi
A6 Avant 2.7 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).
133.7 kWh
RS6 Avant
265.2 kWh
133.7 kWh
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft