The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS6 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)

€ 117,500
Audi RS6 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..) RS6 Avant
€ 54,900
 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 117,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the RS6 Avant is 2.7 inches longer and 3 inches wider.
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
57.5
Blueprint Audi RS6 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..)
76.8
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
76.8 in
Width
73.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi RS6 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..)
115.3
196.7
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
196.7 in
Length
193.9 in
115.3 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
6041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5335 lb
Audi RS6 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
13.25 %
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)

General

RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 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 Avant 3.0 TDI
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CDUC, CDUD
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
RS6 Avant
592 hp
242 hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
590 lb‑ft
at 2050 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
RS6 Avant
590 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

Performance

RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

164 ft
0.000 sec

RS6 Avant

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
RS6 Avant
8.01 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
40 mpg
RS6 Avant
20 mpg
40 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
15 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
790 mi
RS6 Avant
395 mi
790 mi
A6 Avant 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).
121.3 kWh
RS6 Avant
217.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
452 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 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