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AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) · Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8vsAUDI S6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8

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

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AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) · Facelift 2014

4.0 TFSI V8

560 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018
VS

AUDI S6 Avant (C7)

4.0 TFSI V8

420 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2012-2014

Comparison overview

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AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    560 hp
    418 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,950 kg
    4,299 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    287 hp/t
    214 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    223 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
560hp418kW
420hp313kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Gross weight
2,580kg5,688lb
2,580kg5,688lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
37.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
48.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
11.9s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
215hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
359Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
677km421mi
Calculated
773km480mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,993cc244cu in
3,993cc244cu in
Length
4,979mm196in
4,934mm194in
Width
1,936mm76in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,482mm58in
Wheelbase
2,915mm115in
2,916mm115in
Front track
1,662mm65in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,663mm65in
1,618mm64in
Trunk volume
565L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,680L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
75L
CO2 emissions
223g/km
226g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8AUDI S6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V85,700-6,600 rpm1,750-5,500 rpm6,850 rpm
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V85,500-6,400 rpm1,400-5,200 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.9 s
14.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
124 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
560 hp
418 kW
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
420 hp
313 kW

AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 has 140 hp more than AUDI S6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 and AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8: 140 hp (104 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
1,950 kg
4,299 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V83.9 s
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V84.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 and AUDI S6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
215 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
677 km
421 mi
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
773 km
480 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
560 hp
418 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
420 hp
313 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,979 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
420 hp
313 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
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,934 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
3.9 s
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
215 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,979 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,934 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Range score
677 km
421 mi
773 km
480 mi
CO2 score
223 g/km
226 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
215 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 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 RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8AUDI S6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 140 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 72 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

AUDI S6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 96 km (60 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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