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AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSIvsAUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6

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

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AUDI RS4 Avant (B9)

2.9 TFSI

450 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2017-2019
VS

AUDI S6 Avant (C8)

3.0 TDI V6

349 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    969 km
    602 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Lightest
    1,715 kg
    3,781 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    262 hp/t
    196 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSIAUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Power
450hp336kW
349hp260kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,715kg3,781lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Gross weight
2,305kg5,082lb
2,655kg5,853lb
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
38.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
56.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
12.3s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
262hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
350Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
659km410mi
Calculated
969km602mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,894cc177cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,781mm188in
4,954mm195in
Width
1,866mm73in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,481mm58in
Wheelbase
2,826mm111in
2,928mm115in
Front track
1,580mm62in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,603mm63in
Trunk volume
505L
550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
63L
CO2 emissions
200g/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) 2.9 TFSIAUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI5,700-6,700 rpm1,900-5,000 rpm6,950 rpm
AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V63,850 rpm2,500-3,100 rpm4,100 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSIAUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.3 s
16.6 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
123 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
450 hp
336 kW
AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6
349 hp
260 kW

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI has 101 hp more than AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI: 101 hp (75 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6
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)2.9 TFSI
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6
2,020 kg
4,453 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)2.9 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI4.1 s
AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V65.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI and AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6: 1.0 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)2.9 TFSI
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI: 2.3 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)2.9 TFSI
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
659 km
410 mi
AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6
969 km
602 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
450 hp
336 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6
349 hp
260 kW
5.1 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
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
AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Power
349 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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
4,954 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,481 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 (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
AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Power
349 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI 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)2.9 TFSI
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
4.1 s
AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.1 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
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
AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSIAUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Power
450 hp
336 kW
349 hp
260 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,954 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Range score
659 km
410 mi
969 km
602 mi
CO2 score
200 g/km
-
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSIAUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI

  • Has 101 hp more
  • Is 305 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 90 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 S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 310 km (193 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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