The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 cod Avant tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 107,900
€ 50,100
€ 107,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,100
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI.
RS6 cod Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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 3.0 TDI
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.73 %
General
RS6 cod Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
C7 (4G)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CRDB
Engine Code
CDYA, CDYC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
552 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
RS6 cod Avant
552 hp
237 hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
RS6 cod Avant
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
RS6 cod Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
RS6 cod Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
RS6 cod Avant
8.03 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS6 cod Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
35 mpg
RS6 cod Avant
24 mpg
35 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
475 mi
Range
742 mi
RS6 cod Avant
475 mi
742 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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).
137.9 kWh
RS6 cod Avant
185.7 kWh
137.9 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS6 cod 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
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
