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AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) · Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6vsAUDI A6 Avant (C8) · Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6

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AUDI A6 Avant (C8) · Facelift 2023

55 TFSI V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-2025

Comparison overview

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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
  • Most powerful
    470 hp
    350 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,745 kg
    3,847 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    269 hp/t
    201 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
Power
470hp350kW
340hp254kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Gross weight
2,275kg5,016lb
2,480kg5,467lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
43.5s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
52.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
9.8s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
269hp/t201kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
586km364mi
Calculated
692km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,894cc177cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,781mm188in
4,939mm194in
Width
1,866mm73in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,448mm57in
1,494mm59in
Wheelbase
2,831mm111in
2,924mm115in
Front track
1,619mm64in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,617mm64in
Trunk volume
495L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,495L
1,660L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
63L
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 V6AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6: 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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V65,200-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 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 V6AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.8 s
15.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
216 km/h
134 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6 has 130 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6 and AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6: 130 hp (97 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6: 1.3 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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6 and AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6: 0.8 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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / 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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW
5.0 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
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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.0 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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
Power
470 hp
350 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Range score
586 km
364 mi
692 km
430 mi
CO2 score
225 g/km
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Trunk score
495 L
17.5 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
269 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 130 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 84 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6

  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 106 km (66 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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