Compare Audi RS 4 Avant B5 vs Audi RS 6 Avant C5 vs Audi A6 Avant C8

Variants
35 TDI DCT
40 TDI DCT
40 TDI quattro DCT
45 TDI quattro AT
45 TFSI DCT
45 TFSI quattro DCT
45 TFSI ultra DCT
45 TFSI ultra quattro DCT
50 TDI quattro AT
50 TFSI e quattro DCT
55 TFSI e quattro DCT
55 TFSI quattro DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
390 L / 13.8 cu-ft ~ 1250 L / 44.1 cu-ft
455 L / 16.1 cu-ft ~ 1590 L / 56.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
550 kg / 1213 lbs
490 kg / 1080 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Tire Size
255/35 R18
255/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
12.1 m / 39.7 ft

Construction

Body Style
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon

Dimensions

Size | Height
1386 mm / 54.6 in
1390 mm / 54.7 in
Size | Length
4525 mm / 178.1 in
4852 mm / 191.0 in
4939 mm / 194.4 in
Size | Width
1799 mm / 70.8 in
1850 mm / 72.8 in
1886 mm / 74.3 in | 2110 mm / 83.1 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
1630.0 mm / 64.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1530.0 mm / 60.2 in
1587.0 mm / 62.5 in
1617.0 mm / 63.7 in
Weight
1620.0 kg / 3571.5 lbs
1865.0 kg / 4111.6 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 18
8.5J X 18
Wheelbase
2607 mm / 102.6 in
2759 mm / 108.6 in
2924 mm / 115.1 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.9 sec
4.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.7 sec
4.7 sec
CO2 Emission
288 g/km
350 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
0.35
Fuel Economy
12.0 L/100km / 19.6 MPG (combined) | 17.0 L/100km / 13.8 MPG (urban) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (highway)
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

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 3
Engine
ASJ, AZR
BCY
Engine | Bore
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
2.7 L / 163.0 cu-in / 2671.0 cc
4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
Engine | Power
380.0 hp / 283.4 kW @ 6100-7000 rpm
450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 5700-6400 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
142.3 hp/L / 2.3 hp/cu-in
107.9 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
86.4 mm / 3.4 in
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 2500-6000 rpm
560 Nm / 413.0 lb-ft @ 1950-5600 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Bi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Automatic Tiptronic

Production

Availability
1999 ~ 2001
2002 ~ 2006
Debut
2018 Geneva Motor Show
Made In
Germany

Reviews

Neofiliac score
71%
80%
74%
Pros
  • Multi-link + double-wishbone suspension setup
  • Gorgeous exterior design
  • Great handling
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • Exceptional mix of elegance and sportiness
  • Wonderful bi-turbo V8 engine
  • The original super wagon
  • Superb styling
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Low fuel consumption
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Unreliable auto gearbox
  • Engine downsizing

Price

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