The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17)
€ 110,700

€ 55,100

€ 110,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,100
ⓘ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 height, but the RS6 Avant is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.6 inches wider.
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 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
194.6
194 in
Length
194.6 in
112 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
4630 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
9.29 %

General
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BUH
Engine Code
CRTE
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
RS6 Avant
572 hp
215 hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
RS6 Avant
479 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

RS6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.53 lb/hp
RS6 Avant
8.09 lb/hp
19.53 lb/hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
44 mpg
RS6 Avant
17 mpg
44 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
12 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
355 mi
Range
856 mi
RS6 Avant
355 mi
856 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 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).
109.1 kWh
RS6 Avant
265.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 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)
47.6 cu ft