Compare Audi RS 6 C5 vs Audi RS 7 C7 vs Audi A8 D5

Variants
RS 7
RS 7 Performance
50 TDI
50 TDI Euro6d
50 TDI Euro6d LWB
50 TDI LWB
55 TFSI
55 TFSI Euro6d
55 TFSI Euro6d LWB
55 TFSI LWB
60 TDI
60 TDI LWB
60 TFSI
60 TFSI LWB
60 TFSI e
60 TFSI e LWB

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
424 L / 15.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
15.0 L / 15.9 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.4 L / 7.8 qt
8.7 L / 9.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
Passengers
5
4
Payload
540 kg / 1190 lbs
585 kg / 1290 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Tire Size
255/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
11.9 m / 39.0 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity
14.1 kWh (gross)
Body Style
4-door Sedan
5-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1387 mm / 54.6 in
1419 mm / 55.9 in
1485 mm
Size | Length
4858 mm / 191.3 in
5012 mm / 197.3 in
5172 mm SWB / 5302 mm LWB
Size | Width
1850 mm / 72.8 in
1911 mm / 75.2 in | 2139 mm / 84.2 in (mirror unfolded)
1945 mm / 76.6 in | 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
1634.0 mm / 64.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1587.0 mm / 62.5 in
1625.0 mm / 64.0 in
Weight
1840.0 kg / 4056.5 lbs
1930.0 kg / 4254.9 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 18
Wheelbase
2759 mm / 108.6 in
2915 mm / 114.8 in
2998 mm SWB / 3128 mm LWB

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.7 sec
CO2 Emission
350 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
0.30
Fuel Economy
14.6 L/100km / 16.1 MPG (combined) | 21.8 L/100km / 10.8 MPG (urban) | 10.4 L/100km / 22.6 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2300 kg / 5071 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2300 kg / 5071 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 3
Euro 6
Engine
BCY
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 cc
Engine | Power
450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 5700-6400 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
107.9 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
560 Nm / 413.0 lb-ft @ 1950-5500 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
8-speed
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Tiptronic
Automatic ZF 8HP

Production

Availability
2002 ~ 2004
Debut
2017 Frankfurt Auto Show
Made In
Germany

Reviews

Neofiliac score
68%
81%
75%
Pros
  • Superb suspension setup
  • Powerful 4.2TT ahead of its time
  • Great multi-link suspension setup
  • Awe-inspiring 605hp of power and 700Nm of torque
  • Perhaps more reliable than the RS 6 from the previous generation (C6)
  • Tremendous torque from the 60 TDI and 60 TFSI
  • Good 0.26 drag coefficient
  • 60 TFSI e with low fuel consumption rating for those who don't like paying taxes
Cons
  • Not the best styling as a sporty sedans
  • Unreliable automatic transmission
  • No manual option
  • Rather nose-heavy
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Arguably less attractive than the RS6 Avant
  • Styling even more generic than before
  • No more W12
  • Questionable long-term reliability and repair-ability
  • Car with gadgets or gadgets masquerading as car?

Price

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