Compare Audi RS 6 Avant C7 vs Audi S6 Avant C5
Variants
RS6
RS6 Performance
Manual
Tiptronic
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
455 L / 16.1 cu-ft ~ 1590 L / 56.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
15.0 L / 15.9 qt
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.7 L / 9.2 qt
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
630 kg / 1389 lbs
540 kg / 1190 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link, on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
255/40 R17
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
11.7 m / 38.3 ft
Construction
Body Style
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon
Dimensions
Size | Height
1461 mm / 57.5 in
1440 mm / 56.7 in
Size | Length
4979 mm / 196.0 in
4833 mm / 190.3 in
Size | Width
1850 mm / 72.8 in
Track Width | Front
1662.0 mm / 65.4 in
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1663.0 mm / 65.5 in
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
Wheel Size
8J x 17
Wheelbase
2915 mm / 114.8 in
2759 mm / 108.6 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.352
0.34
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Engine
ANK, AQJ
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 cc
4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
Engine | Power
340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
81.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Tiptronic
Production
Availability
1999 ~ 2005
Reviews
Neofiliac score
85%
71%
Pros
- Gorgeous exterior design
- Awe-inspiring 605hp of power and 700Nm of torque
- Multi-link suspensions all-around
- Multi-link suspensions all-around
- Great NA V8 engine
- Good 6-speed manual
- Good towing capacity
- Rather clean styling
Cons
- Some long-term engine reliability concerns
- Very high fuel consumption
- Bad auto gearbox
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