Compare Audi RS 6 C6 vs Audi A8 D2 vs Audi S8 D4

Variants
2.5 TDI
2.5 TDI AT
2.5 TDI quattro AT
2.8 174PS
2.8 174PS AT
2.8 174PS quattro
2.8 174PS quattro AT
2.8 193PS
2.8 193PS AT
2.8 193PS quattro
2.8 193PS quattro AT
3.7 AT
3.7 quattro AT
4.2 quattro AT
S8
S8 Plus

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
546 L / 19.3 cu-ft
525 L / 18.5 cu-ft
520 L / 18.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
14.8 L / 15.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
8.7 L / 9.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
580 kg / 1279 lbs
600 kg / 1323 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic power steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
255/40 R19
265/40 R20
Turning Circle
12.2 m / 40.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1456 mm / 57.3 in
1440 mm / 56.7 in
1458 mm / 57.4 in
Size | Length
4928 mm / 194.0 in
5034 mm / 198.2 in
5147 mm / 202.6 in
Size | Width
1889 mm / 74.4 in
1880 mm / 74.0 in | 1973 mm / 77.7 in (mirror unfolded)
1949 mm / 76.7 in | 2111 mm / 83.1 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1614.0 mm / 63.5 in
1632.0 mm / 64.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1637.0 mm / 64.4 in
1623.0 mm / 63.9 in
Weight
1985.0 kg / 4376.2 lbs
1990.0 kg / 4387.2 lbs
Wheel Size
9J x 19
9.0J x 20
Wheelbase
2846 mm / 112.0 in
2994 mm / 117.9 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.3 sec
CO2 Emission
331 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
0.28
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)
Top Speed
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
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 6
Engine
BUH
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
5.0 L / 304.6 cu-in / 4991.0 cc
4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 cc
Engine | Power
580.0 hp / 432.5 kW @ 6250 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
116.2 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 1500-6250 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Tiptronic
Automatic ZF 8HP

Production

Availability
2008 ~ 2010

Reviews

Neofiliac score
78%
72%
86%
Pros
  • Amazing power delivery from the V10TT engine
  • Much improved exterior styling
  • Superb suspension setup
  • Rather good NA engine lineup
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Great exterior styling
  • Rather good styling
  • Powerful V8TT engine
  • Great suspension setup
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • Only with automatic transmission
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Rather difficult to do any work around the engine bay
  • Engine is very high maintenance
  • Weak automatic transmissions
  • Questionable long-term reliability

Price

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