Audi A6 C5 or Audi RS6 C5?

1997–2004 vs 2002–2004 · Sedan/Wagon vs Wagon/Sedan

In short

Length: A6 C5 4,833 mm, RS6 C5 4,852 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: A6 C5 500 l, RS6 C5 455 l.
Lowest consumption: A6 C5 5.5 l/100 km, RS6 C5 14.5 l/100 km.
Power: A6 C5 81–221 kW, RS6 C5 331–353 kW.
Standard equipment: A6 C5 21 items (Basis), RS6 C5 38 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A6 C51997–2004 · 13 engines · Basis, Ambiente, Ambition, AdvanceSpecifications →Listings →

Audi RS6 C52002–2004 · 3 engines · Basis, plusSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A6 C51997–2004no listings	Audi RS6 C52002–2004no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,796 mm–4,833 mm	Length4,850 mm–4,852 mm
Width	Width1,810 mm	Width1,850 mm
Height	Height1,453 mm–1,460 mm	Height1,428 mm–1,439 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,760 mm	Wheelbase2,759 mm–2,760 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance110 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume455 l–500 l	Trunk volume424 l–455 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,395 kg–1,770 kg	Curb weight1,865 kg–1,935 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank82 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1997–2004	Production years2002–2004
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeWagon, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines3
Power	Power81–221 kW (110–300 hp)	Power331–353 kW (450–480 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–4.2	Displacement (l)4.2
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 130	Lowest consumption14.5 l/100 km · 4.2 Biturbo Limousine
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.7 s · 2.7 T quattro	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · 4.2 Biturbo plus Avant
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed280 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim21 · Basis	Items in the base trim38 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim30 · Ambition	Items in the top trim41 · plus
Equipment · Comfort6 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension—	Sport suspension✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 8
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats—	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats—	Heated Front Seats✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats—	Sport Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest—	Rear Armrest✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Premium Audio System	Premium Audio System—	Premium Audio System✓
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 5
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers—	Headlight Washers✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A6 C5 or Audi RS6 C5?

Length: Audi RS6 C5 4,852 mm, Audi A6 C5 4,833 mm (a 19 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,760 vs 2,760 mm. Boot: 455 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A6 C5 or Audi RS6 C5?

The most frugal Audi A6 C5 uses 5.5 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 130); the most frugal Audi RS6 C5 14.5 l/100 km (4.2 Biturbo Limousine).

Which is more powerful — Audi A6 C5 or Audi RS6 C5?

The strongest Audi A6 C5 makes 221 kW (300 hp) (4.2 quattro); the strongest Audi RS6 C5 353 kW (480 hp) (4.2 Biturbo plus Avant).

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