Car comparison

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) · Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6vsAUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

New comparison
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (C9)

3.0 TFSI V6

367 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2025-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    310 km/h
    193 mph Unrestricted
    300 km/h
    186 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    470 hp
    350 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,745 kg
    3,847 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    269 hp/t
    201 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    495 L
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    782 km
    486 mi
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
470hp350kW
367hp274kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Gross weight
2,275kg5,016lb
2,645kg5,831lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
43.5s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
49.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
9.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
269hp/t201kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
586km364mi
Calculated
782km486mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,894cc177cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,781mm188in
4,999mm197in
Width
1,866mm73in
1,875mm74in
Height
1,448mm57in
1,472mm58in
Wheelbase
2,831mm111in
2,923mm115in
Front track
1,619mm64in
1,626mm64in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,610mm63in
Trunk volume
495L
466L
Max trunk volume
1,495L
1,497L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
61L
CO2 emissions
225g/km
-

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V65,900-6,500 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V65,500-6,300 rpm1,700-4,000 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.8 s
14.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
216 km/h
134 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
470 hp
350 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
367 hp
274 kW

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6 has 103 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6: 103 hp (77 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
2,000 kg
4,409 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V63.7 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V64.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6: 2.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
269 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
586 km
364 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
782 km
486 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
470 hp
350 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
367 hp
274 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
Power
470 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,781 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
Power
470 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
3.7 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
4.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
269 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
470 hp
350 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,781 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
Range score
586 km
364 mi
782 km
486 mi
CO2 score
225 g/km
-
Trunk score
495 L
17.5 cu ft
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
269 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6

  • Has 103 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 86 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 29 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 196 km (122 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
2.9 TFSI
VS
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6vsAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
3.0 TFSI V6
55 TFSI V6
VS
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
4.2 FSI V8
VS
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6vsAUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
3.0 TFSI V6
55 TDI V6
VS
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6
edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
2.7 T V6
VS
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6vsAUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
3.0 TFSI V6
55 TFSI
VS
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDIA6 Avant (C8)55 TFSI
edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
100 kWh
VS
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6vsAUDIS6 Avant e-tron100 kWh
3.0 TFSI V6
3.0 TDI V6
VS
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDIA6 allroad (C9)3.0 TDI V6
edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
GT 4.0 TFSI V8
VS
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6vsAUDIRS6 Avant (C8)GT 4.0 TFSI V8
3.0 TFSI V6
Competition 3.0 TDI
VS
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 2016Competition 3.0 TDI
edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
3.0 TFSI V6
VS
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6vsAUDIS5 Avant (B10)3.0 TFSI V6
3.0 TFSI V6
3.0 TFSI V6
VS
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) · Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6 vs AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6 - car comparison - FastVsFaster