Compare Volkswagen Phaeton vs Audi RS 6 C6 vs Audi RS 4 B7 Sedan

Variants
3.0 TDI
3.2
3.2 4Motion
3.2 4Motion LWB
3.2 MT
4.2 4Motion
4.2 4Motion LWB
5.0 TDI 4Motion
5.0 TDI 4Motion LWB
6.0 420hp 4Motion
6.0 450hp 4Motion
6.0 4Motion LWB

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
546 L / 19.3 cu-ft
460 L / 16.2 cu-ft ~ 720 L / 25.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
9.6 L / 10.1 qt
Fuel Capacity
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
580 kg / 1279 lbs
610 kg / 1345 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
255/40 R19
255/40 R18
Turning Circle
12.2 m / 40.0 ft
11.1 m / 36.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Platform
D1

Dimensions

Size | Height
1450 mm / 57.1 in
1456 mm / 57.3 in
1415 mm / 55.7 in
Size | Length
4928 mm / 194.0 in
4589 mm / 180.7 in
Size | Width
1903 mm / 74.9 in
1889 mm / 74.4 in
1816 mm / 71.5 in
Track Width | Front
1628.0 mm / 64.1 in
1614.0 mm / 63.5 in
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1612.0 mm / 63.5 in
1637.0 mm / 64.4 in
1569.0 mm / 61.8 in
Weight
1985.0 kg / 4376.2 lbs
1650.0 kg / 3637.6 lbs
Wheel Size
9J x 19
8.5J X 18
Wheelbase
2846 mm / 112.0 in
2648 mm / 104.3 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.5 sec
4.8 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.3 sec
4.6 sec
CO2 Emission
331 g/km
329 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
0.31
Fuel Economy
13.9 L/100km / 16.9 MPG (combined) | 20.3 L/100km / 11.6 MPG (urban) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway)
13.7 L/100km / 17.2 MPG (combined) | 19.7 L/100km / 11.9 MPG (urban) | 10.1 L/100km / 23.3 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Engine
BUH
BNS
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
12.5:1
Engine | Displacement
5.0 L / 304.6 cu-in / 4991.0 cc
4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc
Engine | Power
580.0 hp / 432.5 kW @ 6250 rpm
420.0 hp / 313.2 kW @ 7800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
116.2 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in
100.9 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 1500-6250 rpm
430 Nm / 317.2 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Tiptronic
Manual

Production

Availability
2008 ~ 2010
2005 ~ 2009

Reviews

Neofiliac score
77%
78%
72%
Pros
  • Highly interesting VR6, V10, and W12 engine options
  • Superb fit and finish
  • Smooth, quiet, and well appointed
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Amazing power delivery from the V10TT engine
  • Much improved exterior styling
  • Superb suspension setup
  • High-sprung engine with characters
  • Great 6-speed manual transmission
Cons
  • Front-heavy
  • Addicted to AWD
  • Only with automatic transmission
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Rather difficult to do any work around the engine bay
  • Engine is very high maintenance
  • No space for any work in the engine bay
  • Engine not the most reliable in the industry

Price

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