Compare Audi RS 7 C7 vs Audi A8 D3
Variants
RS 7
RS 7 Performance
3.0 CVT
3.0 CVT LWB
3.0 TDI DPF quattro AT LWB
3.0 TDI PDF quattro AT
3.0 TDI quattro AT
3.2 FSI CVT
3.2 FSI CVT LWB
3.2 FSI quattro AT
3.7 V8 quattro AT
4.0 TDI quattro AT
4.0 TDI quattro AT LWB
4.2 BiTDI quattro AT LWB
4.2 BiTDI quattro DPF AT
4.2 FSI quattro AT
4.2 FSI quattro AT LWB
4.2 quattro AT
4.2 quattro AT LWB
6.0 W12 quattro AT
6.0 W12 quattro AT LWB
Capacity
Coolant Capacity
15.0 L / 15.9 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.7 L / 9.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
Passengers
4
5
Payload
585 kg / 1290 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
Construction
Body Style
5-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
120 mm / 4.7 in
Size | Height
1419 mm / 55.9 in
Size | Length
5012 mm / 197.3 in
Size | Width
1911 mm / 75.2 in | 2139 mm / 84.2 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1634.0 mm / 64.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1625.0 mm / 64.0 in
Weight
1930.0 kg / 4254.9 lbs
Wheelbase
2915 mm / 114.8 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.30
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
6-speed
Reviews
Neofiliac score
81%
77%
Pros
- 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)
- Glorious 4.2 TDI and W12 engine options
- Much improved ZF 6HP transmission
- Good 0.27 drag coefficient
- Good towing capacity
- Much more modern inside
Cons
- Arguably less attractive than the RS6 Avant
- Unreliable range of FSI engines
- Adoption of CVT for FWD
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