The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)

€ 110,700
Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10) RS6 Avant
€ 71,500
 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
€ 110,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,500

ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter and 0.6 inches wider.
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
57.5
Blueprint Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10)
74.4
79.9
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10)
112
194
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.6
194 in
Length
194.6 in
112 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
4630 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5644 lb
Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.51 %
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)

General

RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
C6 (4F)
Generation
C7 (4G)
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 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
V10 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BUH
Engine Code
CVUB
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
RS6 Avant
572 hp
322 hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
RS6 Avant
479 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition

Performance

RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

RS6 Avant

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition

▶ REPLAY
8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
RS6 Avant
8.09 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
37 mpg
RS6 Avant
17 mpg
37 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
12 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
355 mi
Range
709 mi
RS6 Avant
355 mi
709 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
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).
131.6 kWh
RS6 Avant
265.2 kWh
131.6 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
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)
47.6 cu ft