Car comparison

AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8vsAUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8

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 RS6 Avant (C8)

4.0 TFSI V8

600 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2019-2025

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Most powerful
    600 hp
    447 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    289 hp/t
    216 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.2 L/100 km
    14.5 mpg US
    17.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    268 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    624 km
    388 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
450hp336kW
600hp447kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
1,840kg4,057lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,740kg6,041lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
41.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
12.0s
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.8L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
245hp/t182kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
289hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
386Nm/t258lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
562km349mi
Calculated
624km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
3,996cc244cu in
Length
4,858mm191in
4,939mm194in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,426mm56in
1,467mm58in
Wheelbase
2,759mm109in
2,924mm115in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,668mm66in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,650mm65in
Trunk volume
424L
565L
Max trunk volume-
1,680L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
73L
CO2 emissions
350g/km
268g/km

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 RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8: 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V86,000-6,250 rpm2,050-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
12.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
2.1 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
9.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
197 km/h
122 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
600 hp
447 kW

AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8 has 150 hp more than AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8 and AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8: 150 hp (112 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
800 Nm
590 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
2,075 kg
4,575 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)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
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V84.9 s
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V83.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8 and AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8: 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
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8 and AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8: 2.9 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
624 km
388 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
600 hp
447 kW
3.6 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
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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
600 hp
447 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 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
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 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
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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
600 hp
447 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 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
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
4.9 s
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
3.6 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
600 hp
447 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
Fuel consumption
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Range score
562 km
349 mi
624 km
388 mi
CO2 score
350 g/km
268 g/km
Trunk score
424 L
15.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
245 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 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 RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8
Consumption14.6 L/100 km16.1 mpg US19.3 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.55 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.12 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,190 L579 US gal482 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,833 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 150 hp more
  • Has 240 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 62 km (39 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 141 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 82 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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