The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10) vs. Audi S6 Avant (06 - 08)
€ 110,700

€ 84,500

€ 110,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,500
ⓘ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. The RS6 Avant is just 0.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the S6 Avant.
RS6 Avant
S6 Avant
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
194.2
194 in
Length
194.2 in
112 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
RS6 Avant
S6 Avant
4630 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5732 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.61 %

General
RS6 Avant
S6 Avant
C6 (4F)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
RS6 Avant
S6 Avant
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BUH
Engine Code
BXA
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
10
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
RS6 Avant
572 hp
429 hp
S6 Avant
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
RS6 Avant
479 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
S6 Avant
Performance
RS6 Avant
S6 Avant
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

RS6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

S6 Avant
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 lb/hp
RS6 Avant
8.09 lb/hp
10.51 lb/hp
S6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS6 Avant
S6 Avant
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
18 mpg
RS6 Avant
17 mpg
18 mpg
S6 Avant
12 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
355 mi
Range
371 mi
RS6 Avant
355 mi
371 mi
S6 Avant
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).
253.8 kWh
RS6 Avant
265.2 kWh
253.8 kWh
S6 Avant
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS6 Avant
S6 Avant
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