The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 Avant (08 - 10) vs. Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10)
€ 89,100
€ 110,700
€ 89,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The S6 Avant is just 0.4 inches longer, an inch narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the RS6 Avant.
S6 Avant
RS6 Avant
56.9
73.4
79.9
57.5
74.4
79.9
73.4 in
Width
74.4 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.9 in
Height
57.5 in
112.1
194.4
112
194
194.4 in
Length
194 in
112.1 in
Wheelbase
112 in
Vehicle Weight
S6 Avant
RS6 Avant
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4630 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.61 %
General
S6 Avant
RS6 Avant
C6 (4F)
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)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S6 Avant
RS6 Avant
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BXA
Engine Code
BUH
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
10
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
S6 Avant
429 hp
572 hp
RS6 Avant
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S6 Avant
398 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
RS6 Avant
Performance
S6 Avant
RS6 Avant
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
S6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
RS6 Avant
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10.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.09 lb/hp
S6 Avant
10.51 lb/hp
8.09 lb/hp
RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S6 Avant
RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
17 mpg
S6 Avant
19 mpg
17 mpg
RS6 Avant
13 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
395 mi
Range
355 mi
S6 Avant
395 mi
355 mi
RS6 Avant
Environmental Impact
238.7 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).
265.2 kWh
S6 Avant
238.7 kWh
265.2 kWh
RS6 Avant
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S6 Avant
RS6 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
