Compare Audi S6 Avant C7 vs Audi RS 4 Avant B8

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
565 L / 20.0 cu-ft ~ 1680 L / 59.3 cu-ft
490 L / 17.3 cu-ft ~ 1430 L / 50.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
9.7 L / 10.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.3 L / 8.8 qt
9.7 L / 10.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
75.0 L / 19.8 gal
61.0 L / 16.1 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
630 kg / 1389 lbs
550 kg / 1213 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link, on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
255/40 R19
265/35 R19
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
11.9 m / 39.0 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1446 mm / 56.9 in
1416 mm / 55.7 in
Size | Length
4934 mm / 194.3 in
4719 mm / 185.8 in
Size | Width
1874 mm / 73.8 in | 2086 mm / 82.1 in (mirror unfolded)
1850 mm / 72.8 in
Track Width | Front
1627.0 mm / 64.1 in
1599.0 mm / 63.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1618.0 mm / 63.7 in
1586.0 mm / 62.4 in
Weight
1950.0 kg / 4299.0 lbs
1795.0 kg / 3957.3 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 19
9J x 19
Wheelbase
2916 mm / 114.8 in
2813 mm / 110.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.7 sec
4.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.5 sec
4.5 sec
CO2 Emission
226 g/km
249 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
0.34
Fuel Economy
9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (combined) | 13.4 L/100km / 17.6 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway)
10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (combined) | 14.6 L/100km / 16.1 MPG (urban) | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
Engine
CEUC
CFSA
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.1:1
12.5:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 cc
4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc
Engine | Power
420.0 hp / 313.2 kW @ 5500-6400 rpm
450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 8250 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
105.2 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
108.1 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
550 Nm / 405.7 lb-ft @ 1400-5200 rpm
430 Nm / 317.2 lb-ft @ 4000-6000 rpm
Engine | Type
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic S tronic
DCT S tronic

Production

Availability
2012 ~ 2014
2012 ~ 2015

Reviews

Neofiliac score
78%
82%
Pros
  • Superb multi-link suspensions all around
  • Powerful and torquey 4.0L V8TT engine
  • Fast 7-speed DCT transmission
  • Good towing capacity
  • Improved NA V8 engine
  • 7-speed S tronic DCT
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Gorgeous exterior styling
Cons

Price

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