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AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) · Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 performancevsAUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI

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

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AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) · Facelift 2014

4.0 TFSI V8 performance

605 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2015-2018
VS

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9)

2.9 TFSI

450 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2017-2019

Comparison overview

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AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 performance

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    605 hp
    451 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    310 hp/t
    231 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    781 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,715 kg
    3,781 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    200 g/km
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performanceAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
Power
605hp451kW
450hp336kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,715kg3,781lb
Gross weight
2,580kg5,688lb
2,305kg5,082lb
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
34.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
38.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
11.1s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
310hp/t231kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
262hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
385Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
350Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
781km485mi
Calculated
659km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,993cc244cu in
2,894cc177cu in
Length
4,979mm196in
4,781mm188in
Width
1,936mm76in
1,866mm73in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,404mm55in
Wheelbase
2,915mm115in
2,826mm111in
Front track
1,662mm65in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,663mm65in
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
565L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,680L
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
58L
CO2 emissions
223g/km
200g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 performanceAUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 performance: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance6,100-6,800 rpm2,500-5,500 rpm7,050 rpm
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI5,700-6,700 rpm1,900-5,000 rpm6,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performanceAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.1 s
12.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
197 km/h
123 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
605 hp
451 kW
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
450 hp
336 kW

AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 performance has 155 hp more than AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI and AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 performance: 155 hp (116 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
1,715 kg
3,781 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance3.7 s
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI4.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 performance and AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI and AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 performance: 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
781 km
485 mi
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
659 km
410 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
605 hp
451 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
450 hp
336 kW
4.1 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
Power
605 hp
451 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 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
4,979 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,781 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
Power
605 hp
451 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 performance 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
3.7 s
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
4.1 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performanceAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
Power
605 hp
451 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,979 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,781 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Range score
781 km
485 mi
659 km
410 mi
CO2 score
223 g/km
200 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 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 RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 performanceAUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 performance

  • Has 155 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 48 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 122 km (76 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI

  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 23 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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