Car comparison

AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8vsAUDI A8L (D3/4E) · Facelift 2005 6.0 W12

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

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AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5)

4.2 BiTurbo V8

450 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2002-2004
VS

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) · Facelift 2005

6.0 W12

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12

  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.1 L/100 km
    11.7 mpg US
    14.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    662 km
    411 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Lightest
    1,840 kg
    4,057 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    245 hp/t
    182 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
Power
450hp336kW
450hp336kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,545kg5,611lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
51.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.8L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
20.1L/100 km11.7mpg US14.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
245hp/t182kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
562km349mi
Calculated
662km411mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
5,998cc366cu in
Length
4,858mm191in
5,192mm204in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,894mm75in
Height
1,426mm56in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
2,759mm109in
3,074mm121in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,619mm64in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,605mm63in
Trunk volume
424L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
90L
CO2 emissions
350g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V85,700-6,400 rpm1,950-5,500 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W126,200 rpm4,000-4,700 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
15.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
184 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8
450 hp
336 kW
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
1,995 kg
4,398 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V84.9 s
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W125.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8 and AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12 and AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8: 1.0 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
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8
245 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8
562 km
349 mi
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
662 km
411 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8
450 hp
336 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,858 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,192 mm
204.4 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 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
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12 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
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
4.9 s
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
5.2 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
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8
245 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20056.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Fuel consumption
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,858 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,192 mm
204.4 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Range score
562 km
349 mi
662 km
411 mi
CO2 score
350 g/km
-
Trunk score
424 L
15.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
245 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12
Consumption14.6 L/100 km16.1 mpg US19.3 mpg UK13.6 L/100 km17.3 mpg US20.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.55 LC100 km23.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.12 LC100 mi38.30 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,190 L579 US gal482 UK gal2,040 L539 US gal449 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,833 LC/year3,570 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 6.0 W12

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 100 km (62 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 76 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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