The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 cod Avant tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 107,900

€ 43,000

€ 107,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘ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. The RS6 cod Avant is 2 inches longer, 3.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the A6 Avant 2.8 FSI.
RS6 cod Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
57.5
76.2
82.1
57.6
73
79.9
76.2 in
Width
73 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.5 in
Height
57.6 in
114.8
196
111.9
194
196 in
Length
194 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
RS6 cod Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
4431 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.2 %

General
RS6 cod Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
C7 (4G)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
RS6 cod Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CRDB
Engine Code
CCDA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
552 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
RS6 cod Avant
552 hp
187 hp
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
RS6 cod Avant
516 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Performance
RS6 cod Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

RS6 cod Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
RS6 cod Avant
8.03 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS6 cod Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
27 mpg
RS6 cod Avant
24 mpg
27 mpg
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
475 mi
Range
572 mi
RS6 cod Avant
475 mi
572 mi
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
164.8 kWh
RS6 cod Avant
185.7 kWh
164.8 kWh
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS6 cod Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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