The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 cod Avant tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 112,000

€ 55,200

€ 112,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,200
ⓘ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 cod Avant is 2.1 inches longer and 2.4 inches wider.
RS6 cod Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
57.5
76.2
82.1
57.5
73.8
82.1
76.2 in
Width
73.8 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.5 in
Height
57.5 in
114.8
196
114.6
193.9
196 in
Length
193.9 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
RS6 cod Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.91 %

General
RS6 cod Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
C7 (4G)
Generation
C7 (4G)
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
RS6 cod Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
CRDB
Engine Code
CGWD, CGXB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
552 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
RS6 cod Avant
552 hp
306 hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
RS6 cod Avant
516 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Performance
RS6 cod Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

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

A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
RS6 cod Avant
8.09 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS6 cod Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
RS6 cod Avant
25 mpg
29 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
485 mi
Range
569 mi
RS6 cod Avant
485 mi
569 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
155.3 kWh
RS6 cod Avant
181.9 kWh
155.3 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS6 cod Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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)
47.6 cu ft