The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)

€ 110,700
Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10) RS6 Avant
€ 59,600
 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 110,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,600

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI
57.5
Blueprint Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10)
74.4
79.9
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
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 quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
194 in
Length
193.9 in
112 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
4630 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5478 lb
Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.1 %
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)

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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
V10 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BUH
Engine Code
CGQB
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
RS6 Avant
572 hp
309 hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
RS6 Avant
479 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

Performance

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

210 ft
0.000 sec

RS6 Avant

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.77 lb/hp
RS6 Avant
8.09 lb/hp
13.77 lb/hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
37 mpg
RS6 Avant
17 mpg
37 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
12 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
355 mi
Range
641 mi
RS6 Avant
355 mi
641 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).
129.6 kWh
RS6 Avant
265.2 kWh
129.6 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 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