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AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) · Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6vsAlpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8

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

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Alpina B5 Touring (E61)

4.4 V8

500 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedWagon / estate2005-2008

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lightest
    1,745 kg
    3,847 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    586 km
    364 mi
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8

  • Most powerful
    500 hp
    373 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    276 hp/t
    206 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
Power
470hp350kW
500hp373kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
2,275kg5,016lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
310 km/h
193 mph
To 99% top speed
43.5s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
55.4s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
9.8s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
18.7L/100 km12.6mpg US15.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
269hp/t201kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
276hp/t206kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
387Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
586km364mi
Calculated
565km351mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,894cc177cu in
4,398cc268cu in
Length
4,781mm188in
4,843mm191in
Width
1,866mm73in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,448mm57in
1,491mm59in
Wheelbase
2,831mm111in
2,886mm114in
Front track
1,619mm64in
1,562mm61in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,573mm62in
Trunk volume
495L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,495L
1,650L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
70L
CO2 emissions
225g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8: 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
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V85,500 rpm4,250 rpm5,750 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 V6AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.8 s
12.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Limited
310 km/h
193 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.8 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
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
216 km/h
134 mph
199 km/h
124 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
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
500 hp
373 kW

Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8 has 30 hp more than AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6 and Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8: 30 hp (22 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
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
700 Nm
516 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
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
1,810 kg
3,990 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
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
310 km/h
193 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
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V84.8 s

Although Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8 has more power, AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6 and Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8: 1.1 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
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6 and Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8: 2.5 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
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 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
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
565 km
351 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
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
500 hp
373 kW
4.8 s
310 km/h
193 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
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
310 km/h
193 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 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
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
310 km/h
193 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 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
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
4.8 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
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
Power
470 hp
350 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
310 km/h
193 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Range score
586 km
364 mi
565 km
351 mi
CO2 score
225 g/km
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Trunk score
495 L
17.5 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
269 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 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 RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km21.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi34.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year3,255 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 km (13 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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