Car comparison

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

Comparison overview

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AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    630 hp
    470 kW
  • Highest torque
    850 Nm
    627 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    304 hp/t
    226 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    575 km
    357 mi
  • Largest trunk
    548 L
  • Best overall score
    87/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8
Power
630hp470kW
450hp336kW
Torque
850Nm627lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
2,075kg4,575lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Gross weight
2,740kg6,041lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
37.5s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
71.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
9.5s
Calculated
17.6s
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
21.8L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.0s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
304hp/t226kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
245hp/t182kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
410Nm/t274lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
575km357mi
Calculated
562km349mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,995mm197in
4,858mm191in
Width
1,951mm77in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,487mm59in
1,426mm56in
Wheelbase
2,929mm115in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,668mm66in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,650mm65in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
548L
424L
Max trunk volume
1,658L
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Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
82L
CO2 emissions-
350g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V86,000 rpm2,300-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V85,700-6,400 rpm1,950-5,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.5 s
17.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.3 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.0 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
215 km/h
134 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
630 hp
470 kW
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8
450 hp
336 kW

AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8 has 180 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) performance 4.0 TFSI V8: 180 hp (134 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8
560 Nm
413 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8
1,840 kg
4,057 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 (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8
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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V83.4 s
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V84.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8 and AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8: 1.5 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 (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8 and AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8: 1.9 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
304 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8
245 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
575 km
357 mi
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8
562 km
349 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
630 hp
470 kW
3.4 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
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

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 (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
548 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,995 mm
196.7 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
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

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 (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
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

AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) performance 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
3.4 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

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 (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
304 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8
Power
630 hp
470 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
Fuel consumption
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
548 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,995 mm
196.7 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
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
Range score
575 km
357 mi
562 km
349 mi
CO2 score
-
350 g/km
Trunk score
548 L
19.4 cu ft
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
304 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
245 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 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 (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8
Consumption12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK14.6 L/100 km16.1 mpg US19.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.22 LC100 km25.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.77 LC100 mi41.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal2,190 L579 US gal482 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,334 LC/year3,833 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 180 hp more
  • Has 290 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 59 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 13 km (8 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 124 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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