Acura RLX vs Audi A6 (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$7,030
- RLX: 1 mpg better, 129 hp more.
- A6: $7,030 cheaper, 1.7 cu ft more cargo.
- RLX wins 5 of 10 measures.
| Measure | RLX | A6 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $62,925 | $55,895 | A6 |
| Horsepower | 377 hp | 248 hp | RLX |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft to 341 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 28 mpg | 27 mpg | RLX |
| Cargo, max | 12.0 cu ft | 13.7 cu ft | A6 |
| Cargo, seats up | 12.0 cu ft | 13.7 cu ft | A6 |
| Rear legroom | 38.8 in | 37.4 in | RLX |
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 41.3 in | RLX |
| Length | 198.1 in | 194.4 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.4 in | 74.3 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,380 lb | 4,266 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 3.8 in to 4.5 in | 4.2 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 4.9 s estimate | 6.1 s tested | RLX |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD AWD $61,900 | A6 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD $59,800 | $2,100 |
| A6 45 TFSI Premium AWD $54,900 | RLX FWD $54,900 | $0 |
Cost to run
A6 costs $6,725 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | RLX | A6 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $62,925 | $55,895 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,371 | $1,422 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,229 | $8,533 |
| Total, 6 years | $71,154 | $64,428 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: RLX wins.
A6 wins if Power weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | A6 | 11% |
| MPG | RLX | 4% |
| Power | RLX | 34% |
| Space | A6 | 12% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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