Car comparison

AUDI S4 Avant (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6vsMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 500 V8

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

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AUDI S4 Avant (B8)

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedWagon / estate2009-2011
VS

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251)

R 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2007-2009

Comparison overview

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

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AUDI S4 Avant (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,735 kg
    3,825 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    660 km
    410 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 TFSI V6Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V8
Power
333hp248kW
388hp289kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
2,145kg4,729lb
Gross weight
2,305kg5,082lb
2,880kg6,349lb
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
56.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
Calculated
20.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
660km410mi
Calculated
597km371mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,717mm186in
4,938mm194in
Width
1,826mm72in
1,922mm76in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,661mm65in
Wheelbase
2,811mm111in
2,980mm117in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,643mm65in
Rear track
1,539mm61in
1,636mm64in
Trunk volume
490L
324L
Max trunk volume
1,430L
2,001L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
80L
CO2 emissions
224g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S4 Avant (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 500 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI S4 Avant (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 TFSI V65,500-7,000 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm7,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 TFSI V6Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
20.6 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
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
168 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 500 V8 has 55 hp more than AUDI S4 Avant (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S4 Avant (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 500 V8: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V8
2,145 kg
4,729 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 TFSI V65.4 s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V86.1 s

Although Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 500 V8 has more power, AUDI S4 Avant (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S4 Avant (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 500 V8: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S4 Avant (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 500 V8: 3.7 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V8
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
660 km
410 mi
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V8
597 km
371 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
6.1 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,717 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,938 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

AUDI S4 Avant (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
6.1 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V8
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS4 Avant (B8)3.0 TFSI V6Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V8
Power
333 hp
248 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
2,145 kg
4,729 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,717 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,938 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Range score
660 km
410 mi
597 km
371 mi
CO2 score
224 g/km
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Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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 S4 Avant (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 500 V8
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S4 Avant (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Is 410 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 63 km (39 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 166 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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