Car comparison

AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8vsAUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V

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 S8 (D2)

4.2 V8 40V

360 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2002

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Lightest
    1,730 kg
    3,814 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.8 L/100 km
    11.3 mpg US
    13.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    657 km
    408 mi
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best economy score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    245 hp/t
    182 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
Power
450hp336kW
360hp268kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
53.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.8L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
20.8L/100 km11.3mpg US13.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
245hp/t182kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
562km349mi
Calculated
657km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,858mm191in
5,034mm198in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,426mm56in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,759mm109in
2,880mm113in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,580mm62in
Trunk volume
424L
525L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
90L
CO2 emissions
350g/km
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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 S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40VPowerTorque
  • AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V: 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V7,000 rpm3,400 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
16.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
182 km/h
113 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
360 hp
268 kW

AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8 has 90 hp more than AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V and AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8: 90 hp (67 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
430 Nm
317 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
1,730 kg
3,814 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
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
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V84.9 s
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V5.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8 and AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V and AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8: 0.9 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
657 km
408 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
360 hp
268 kW
5.4 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
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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

AUDI RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
5.4 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS 6 (4B/C5)4.2 BiTurbo V8AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
Power
450 hp
336 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
Fuel consumption
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 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
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Range score
562 km
349 mi
657 km
408 mi
CO2 score
350 g/km
-
Trunk score
424 L
15.0 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
245 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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 RS 6 (4B/C5) 4.2 BiTurbo V8AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V
Consumption14.6 L/100 km16.1 mpg US19.3 mpg UK13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.55 LC100 km23.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.12 LC100 mi38.58 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,190 L579 US gal482 UK gal2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,833 LC/year3,596 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 90 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 95 km (59 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 101 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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