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AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8 · Stage 2vsAUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8 · Stage 3vsAUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8 · Stage 1vsAUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8

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AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5)

4.2 BiTurbo V8

450 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2002-2004

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 2) 585 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,840 kg
    4,057 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.6 L/100 km
    16.1 mpg US
    19.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.8 L/100 km
    10.8 mpg US
    13.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    350 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    562 km
    349 mi
  • Largest trunk
    424 L
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 2)585 hpAUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 3)675 hpAUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 1)531 hpAUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8450 hp
Power
585hp436kW+135 hp
675hp503kW+225 hp
531hp396kW+81 hp
450hp336kW
Torque
756Nm558lb-ft+196 Nm
868Nm640lb-ft+308 Nm
683Nm504lb-ft+123 Nm
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,840kg4,057lb
1,840kg4,057lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,380kg5,247lb
2,380kg5,247lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
292 km/h
181 mph
+27 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+8 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.6s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph+5.6 s
Calculated
63.4s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-7.7 s
Calculated
65.5s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.5 s
Calculated
71.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s-0.7 s
3.8s-1.1 s
4.4s-0.5 s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
14.1s-3.5 s
12.5s-5.1 s
15.3s-2.4 s
17.6s
0-60 mph
4.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
3.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
4.2s-0.5 s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.8L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
21.8L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
21.8L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
21.8L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s-0.8 s
Calculated
11.8s-1.3 s
Calculated
12.5s-0.5 s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
318hp/t237kW/t144hp/1000 lb
Calculated
367hp/t274kW/t166hp/1000 lb
Calculated
289hp/t215kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
245hp/t182kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
411Nm/t275lb-ft/ton
Calculated
472Nm/t316lb-ft/ton
Calculated
371Nm/t248lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
562km349mi
Calculated
562km349mi
Calculated
562km349mi
Calculated
562km349mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
4,172cc255cu in
4,172cc255cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,858mm191in
4,858mm191in
4,858mm191in
4,858mm191in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,850mm73in
1,850mm73in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,426mm56in
1,426mm56in
1,426mm56in
1,426mm56in
Wheelbase
2,759mm109in
2,759mm109in
2,759mm109in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,578mm62in
1,578mm62in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,587mm62in
1,587mm62in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
424L
424L
424L
424L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
82L
82L
82L
CO2 emissions
350g/km
350g/km
350g/km
350g/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 V8 (Stage 2) 585 hpAUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 3) 675 hpAUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 1) 531 hpAUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8 450 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 2) 585 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 3) 675 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 1) 531 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8 450 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 2)585 hp5,700-6,400 rpm1,950-5,500 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 3)675 hp5,700-6,400 rpm1,950-5,500 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 1)531 hp5,700-6,400 rpm1,950-5,500 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8450 hp5,700-6,400 rpm1,950-5,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 2)585 hpAUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 3)675 hpAUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 1)531 hpAUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8450 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
3.6 s
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
3.8 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
12.5 s
15.3 s
17.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.9 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
7.7 s
8.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
9.9 s
10.5 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
11.8 s
12.5 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
195 km/h
121 mph
183 km/h
114 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 3) 675 hp has 225 hp more than AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8 450 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8 450 hp and AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 3) 675 hp: 225 hp (168 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 (Stage 2)585 hp
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 3)675 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 1)531 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8450 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 3) 675 hp and AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8 450 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 2) 585 hp and AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 1) 531 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 (Stage 2)585 hp
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 3)675 hp
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 1)531 hp
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8450 hp
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK

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 (Stage 2)585 hp
318 hp/t
237 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 3)675 hp
367 hp/t
274 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 1)531 hp
289 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8450 hp
245 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / 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 (Stage 2)585 hp
585 hp
436 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 3)675 hp
675 hp
503 kW
3.8 s
292 km/h
181 mph
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 1)531 hp
531 hp
396 kW
4.4 s
273 km/h
170 mph
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8450 hp
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
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 2)585 hp
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 3)675 hp
Power
675 hp
503 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 1)531 hp
Power
531 hp
396 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8450 hp
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
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 2)585 hp
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 3)675 hp
Power
675 hp
503 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 1)531 hp
Power
531 hp
396 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8450 hp
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 RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 2) 585 hp 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 (Stage 2)585 hp
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
4.2 s
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 3)675 hp
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
3.8 s
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 1)531 hp
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
4.4 s
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8450 hp
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
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 2)585 hp
318 hp/t
237 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 3)675 hp
367 hp/t
274 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 1)531 hp
289 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8450 hp
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
VehicleAUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 2)585 hpAUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 3)675 hpAUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 1)531 hpAUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8450 hp
Power
585 hp
436 kW
675 hp
503 kW
531 hp
396 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
756 Nm
558 lb-ft
868 Nm
640 lb-ft
683 Nm
504 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
3.8 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
Fuel consumption
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 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
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
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
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
562 km
349 mi
562 km
349 mi
562 km
349 mi
562 km
349 mi
CO2 score
350 g/km
350 g/km
350 g/km
350 g/km
Trunk score
424 L
15.0 cu ft
424 L
15.0 cu ft
424 L
15.0 cu ft
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
318 hp/t
237 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
367 hp/t
274 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
289 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
245 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 2) 585 hpAUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 3) 675 hpAUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8 (Stage 1) 531 hpAUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8 450 hp
Consumption14.6 L/100 km16.1 mpg US19.3 mpg UK14.6 L/100 km16.1 mpg US19.3 mpg UK14.6 L/100 km16.1 mpg US19.3 mpg UK14.6 L/100 km16.1 mpg US19.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.55 LC100 km25.55 LC100 km25.55 LC100 km25.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.12 LC100 mi41.12 LC100 mi41.12 LC100 mi41.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,190 L579 US gal482 UK gal2,190 L579 US gal482 UK gal2,190 L579 US gal482 UK gal2,190 L579 US gal482 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,833 LC/year3,833 LC/year3,833 LC/year3,833 LC/year

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