Audi RS6 C6 or Audi RS6 C7?

2008–2010 vs 2013–2018 · Wagon/Sedan vs Wagon

In short

Length: RS6 C6 4,928 mm, RS6 C7 4,979 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: RS6 C6 13.7 l/100 km, RS6 C7 9.6 l/100 km.
Power: RS6 C6 426 kW, RS6 C7 412–445 kW.
Standard equipment: RS6 C6 47 items (Basis), RS6 C7 51 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Audi RS6 C72013–2018 · 2 engines · Basis, performance, performance Nogaro EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi RS6 C62008–2010no listings	Audi RS6 C72013–2018no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,928 mm	Length4,979 mm
Width	Width1,889 mm	Width1,936 mm
Height	Height1,447 mm–1,460 mm	Height1,461 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,847 mm	Wheelbase2,915 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm	Ground clearance110 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume546 l–565 l	Trunk volume565 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,985 kg–2,025 kg	Curb weight1,935 kg–1,950 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank80 l	Fuel tank75 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2008–2010	Production years2013–2018
Body type	Body typeWagon, Sedan	Body typeWagon
Number of engines	Number of engines2	Number of engines2
Power	Power426 kW (579 hp)	Power412–445 kW (560–605 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)5.0	Displacement (l)4.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption13.7 l/100 km · 5.0 TFSI V10 Limousine	Lowest consumption9.6 l/100 km · 4.0 TFSI 560
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · 5.0 TFSI V10 Limousine	Best 0–100 km/h3.7 s · 4.0 TFSI 605 performance
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim47 · Basis	Items in the base trim51 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim50 · plus	Items in the top trim54 · performance
Equipment · Comfort13 · 18
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✓
Front Parking Sensors	Front Parking Sensors—	Front Parking Sensors✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera—	Rear-view Camera✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Drive Mode Selection	Drive Mode Selection—	Drive Mode Selection✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Power Tailgate	Power Tailgate—	Power Tailgate✓
Paddle Shifters	Paddle Shifters✓	Paddle Shifters✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension	Air suspension—	Air suspension✓
Adaptive suspension	Adaptive suspension✓	Adaptive suspension—
Equipment · Interior8 · 8
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
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—
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 5
Premium Audio System	Premium Audio System✓	Premium Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights6 · 5
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
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 · Safety10 · 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)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
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-theft3 · 3
Two-way Alarm	Two-way Alarm✓	Two-way Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R19 Wheels	R19 Wheels✓	R19 Wheels—
R20 Wheels	R20 Wheels—	R20 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi RS6 C6 or Audi RS6 C7?

Length: Audi RS6 C7 4,979 mm, Audi RS6 C6 4,928 mm (a 51 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,915 vs 2,847 mm. Boot: 565 vs 565 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi RS6 C6 or Audi RS6 C7?

The most frugal Audi RS6 C6 uses 13.7 l/100 km (5.0 TFSI V10 Limousine); the most frugal Audi RS6 C7 9.6 l/100 km (4.0 TFSI 560).

Which is more powerful — Audi RS6 C6 or Audi RS6 C7?

The strongest Audi RS6 C6 makes 426 kW (579 hp) (5.0 TFSI V10 Avant); the strongest Audi RS6 C7 445 kW (605 hp) (4.0 TFSI 605 performance).

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