The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI (08 - 11)
€ 110,700
€ 40,300
€ 110,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the RS6 Avant is 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower.
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
57.5
74.4
79.9
57.6
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
112
194
111.9
194
194 in
Length
194 in
112 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
4630 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
937 lb
20.24 %
General
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
C6 (4F)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BUH
Engine Code
CCDA
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
RS6 Avant
572 hp
187 hp
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
RS6 Avant
479 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Performance
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
RS6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
RS6 Avant
8.09 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
28 mpg
RS6 Avant
17 mpg
28 mpg
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
12 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
355 mi
Range
524 mi
RS6 Avant
355 mi
524 mi
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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).
157.2 kWh
RS6 Avant
265.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
