S6 - RS6 Little Help Please

[DSLiverpool]

Im thinking of replacing my CLS55 with a 5.2 6 series but Im not sure of the diff between a S6 and a RS6 is one just an estate ?

Looking to get a 12 to 15 month old one but the RS6 seem to be a new model, I can only find one on the Audi site

Any advise appreciated, Im an Audi virgin

[-Z-]

S6 is the 'warm' one, RS6 is the 'mental' one.

Or another way; S6 is slower than your CLS55, RS6 is faster than your CLS55.

Edited by -Z- on Sunday 16th August 13:23

[GetCarter]

The new RS6 came out last year... it's very quick. MUCH MUCH quicker than the S6. Also MUCH MUCH more expensive. Think BMW M5 and you are in the ball park.

The previous RS6 (I had one) is also a lot quicker than the new S6, and there are lots of second hand ones out there. They are however, expensive to keep on the road. Tyres alone are a big cost. They also suffer from silly electrical gremlins and some rear suspension issues.

As for estate... Audi use the word AVANT - so an RS6 or S6 Avant are both estates.

[Tame Technician]

Very similar cars to look at, RS6 has a few extra subtle performance styling cues, very similar level of interior equipment, RS6 slightly nicer interior.

The RS6 is basically the S6 engine with two turbos attached, so considerably faster, and about twice the price when new.


AUDI A6 AVANT S6 FSI Quattro 5dr Tip Auto

Technical Data :
Summary
Body Style Estate
Engine Size 5204 cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Number of Doors 5
Number of Seats 5
Gearbox Type SEMI-AUTO
co2 Emissions 309 g/km
Insurance Group 20
Vehicle Tax Band G
Standard Manufacturers Warranty (miles) 60000 miles
Standard Manufacturers Warranty (years) 3 years
Manufacturers Corrosion Guarantee 12 years
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee 3 years

Technical Data :
Performance & Economy
Fuel Consumption (Urban) 14.9 mpg
Fuel Consumption (ExtraUrban) 29.7 mpg
Fuel Consumption (Combined) 21.7 mpg
0-62mph 5.3 seconds
Top Speed 155 mph
Cylinders 10
Number of Valves 40 V
Engine Power 435 bhp
Engine Torque 398 lbs/ft



AUDI RS6 AVANT 5.0T FSI V10 RS6 Quattro 5dr Tip Auto

Technical Data :
Summary
Body Style Estate
Engine Size 4991 cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Number of Doors 5
Number of Seats 5
Gearbox Type SEMI-AUTO
co2 Emissions 333 g/km
Insurance Group 20
Vehicle Tax Band G
Standard Manufacturers Warranty (miles) 60000 miles
Standard Manufacturers Warranty (years) 3 years
Manufacturers Corrosion Guarantee 12 years
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee 3 years

Technical Data :
Performance & Economy
Fuel Consumption (Urban) 13.8 mpg
Fuel Consumption (ExtraUrban) 27.4 mpg
Fuel Consumption (Combined) 20.2 mpg
0-62mph 4.6 seconds
Top Speed 155 mph
Cylinders 10
Number of Valves 40 V
Engine Power 580 bhp
Engine Torque 479 lbs/ft

[DSLiverpool]

Thanks guys, the RS6 saloon is the way to go BUT not at £75k, I will keep an eye out for ex demos etc but I need to drive one to see if its the right car for me ........ that will be a task itself !

[remoh]

Hi,

I've got a 57, S6 which I picked up with 20k on the clock for just under 30......This morning on a destricted section of work, I had a rather confused lambo driver this am wondering how nearly 2 tonnes of Ingolstadt engineering could keep up....

The RS6 is phenominal, but I prefer my S6 for now.....more refined...

[seawise]

the s6 saloon and avant were introduced in 2005, the rs6 was launched as an avant (estate) only in spring 2008, but in spring '09 they stopped producing the avant and switched production to the then newly announced saloon. the saloon is a touch lighter than the avant, but otherwise the specs are identical.

i have not driven an s6, but i have an rs6 avant which i bought as an ex-demo 8 months ago. very good car, delighted with it. it really is a comfortable family estate with the performance of a supercar. just don't expect it to corner like a lotus, it's a bit too heavy for that kind of nonsense !

[DSLiverpool]

I have asked to test drive a RS6 with a view to buying a ex demo when available