Audi A6 C6 or Audi RS6 C6?

2004–2011 vs 2008–2010 · Sedan/Wagon vs Wagon/Sedan

In short

Lowest consumption: A6 C6 6 l/100 km, RS6 C6 13.7 l/100 km.
Power: A6 C6 103–257 kW, RS6 C6 426 kW.
Standard equipment: A6 C6 30 items (Basis), RS6 C6 47 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A6 C62004–2011 · 12 engines · Basis, Ambiente, S line, AmbitionSpecifications →Listings →

Audi RS6 C62008–2010 · 2 engines · Basis, plus, plus Sport, plus Audi exclusiveSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A6 C62004–2011no listings	Audi RS6 C62008–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,916 mm–4,933 mm	Length4,928 mm
Width	Width1,855 mm	Width1,889 mm
Height	Height1,459 mm–1,463 mm	Height1,447 mm–1,460 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,843 mm	Wheelbase2,847 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance110 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume546 l–565 l	Trunk volume546 l–565 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,520 kg–1,850 kg	Curb weight1,985 kg–2,025 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l–80 l	Fuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2004–2011	Production years2008–2010
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeWagon, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines2
Power	Power103–257 kW (140–349 hp)	Power426 kW (579 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–4.2	Displacement (l)5.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI	Lowest consumption13.7 l/100 km · 5.0 TFSI V10 Limousine
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · 3.0 TFSI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · 5.0 TFSI V10 Limousine
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Basis	Items in the base trim47 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · S line	Items in the top trim50 · plus
Equipment · Comfort9 · 13
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Multi-zone Climate Control	Multi-zone Climate Control—	Multi-zone Climate Control✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
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✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Paddle Shifters	Paddle Shifters—	Paddle Shifters✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Adaptive suspension	Adaptive suspension—	Adaptive suspension✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 8
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats—	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats—	Heated Front Seats✓
Driver's Seat Memory	Driver's Seat Memory—	Driver's Seat Memory✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats—	Sport Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Premium Audio System	Premium Audio System—	Premium Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 6
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers—	Headlight Washers✓
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 10
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✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
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)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Two-way Alarm	Two-way Alarm—	Two-way Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
R19 Wheels	R19 Wheels—	R19 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A6 C6 or Audi RS6 C6?

Length: Audi A6 C6 4,933 mm, Audi RS6 C6 4,928 mm (a 5 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,843 vs 2,847 mm. Boot: 565 vs 565 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A6 C6 or Audi RS6 C6?

The most frugal Audi A6 C6 uses 6 l/100 km (2.0 TDI); the most frugal Audi RS6 C6 13.7 l/100 km (5.0 TFSI V10 Limousine).

Which is more powerful — Audi A6 C6 or Audi RS6 C6?

The strongest Audi A6 C6 makes 257 kW (349 hp) (4.2 FSI quattro); the strongest Audi RS6 C6 426 kW (579 hp) (5.0 TFSI V10 Avant).

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