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AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) · Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8vsAUDI S6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8

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

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AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) · Facelift 2011

4.2 FSI V8

450 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2012-2015
VS

AUDI S6 Avant (C7)

4.0 TFSI V8

420 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    226 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    773 km
    480 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Lightest
    1,795 kg
    3,957 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    251 hp/t
    187 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
450hp336kW
420hp313kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,795kg3,957lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Gross weight
2,345kg5,170lb
2,580kg5,688lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
45.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
48.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
251hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
215hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
570km354mi
Calculated
773km480mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
3,993cc244cu in
Length
4,719mm186in
4,934mm194in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,482mm58in
Wheelbase
2,813mm111in
2,916mm115in
Front track
1,599mm63in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,586mm62in
1,618mm64in
Trunk volume
490L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,430L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
75L
CO2 emissions
249g/km
226g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8AUDI S6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V88,250 rpm4,000-6,000 rpm8,500 rpm
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V85,500-6,400 rpm1,400-5,200 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
14.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
450 hp
336 kW
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
420 hp
313 kW

AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8 has 30 hp more than AUDI S6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 and AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
1,950 kg
4,299 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 (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V84.7 s
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V84.7 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 (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 and AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
215 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
570 km
354 mi
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
773 km
480 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
450 hp
336 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
420 hp
313 kW
4.7 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 (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,719 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,934 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

AUDI S6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 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 (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
4.7 s
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
4.7 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 (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
215 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8AUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,719 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,934 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Range score
570 km
354 mi
773 km
480 mi
CO2 score
249 g/km
226 g/km
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
215 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 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 (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8AUDI S6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Has 35 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI S6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 203 km (126 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 23 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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