The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 117,500

€ 58,700

€ 117,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The RS6 Avant is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the A6 allroad 3.0 TDI.
RS6 Avant
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
57.5
76.8
83.5
57.1
74.7
82.1
76.8 in
Width
74.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.5 in
Height
57.1 in
115.3
196.7
114.4
194.4
196.7 in
Length
194.4 in
115.3 in
Wheelbase
114.4 in
Vehicle Weight
RS6 Avant
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4332 lb
6041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
8.61 %

General
RS6 Avant
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
C8 (4K)
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
RS6 Avant
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CRTE
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
RS6 Avant
592 hp
215 hp
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
590 lb‑ft
at 2050 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
RS6 Avant
590 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Performance
RS6 Avant
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

RS6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
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8.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.15 lb/hp
RS6 Avant
8.01 lb/hp
20.15 lb/hp
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS6 Avant
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
39 mpg
RS6 Avant
20 mpg
39 mpg
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
15 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
395 mi
Range
756 mi
RS6 Avant
395 mi
756 mi
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
217.9 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).
123.4 kWh
RS6 Avant
217.9 kWh
123.4 kWh
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
452 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS6 Avant
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft