The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF (08 - 08) vs. Audi RS4 (05 - 07)
€ 34,800
€ 71,700
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A4 2.7 TDI DPF is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the RS4.
A4 2.7 TDI DPF
RS4
56.2
71.9
80.3
55.7
71.5
76.1
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.2 in
Height
55.7 in
110.6
185.2
104
180.7
185.2 in
Length
180.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
A4 2.7 TDI DPF
RS4
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.63 %
General
A4 2.7 TDI DPF
RS4
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7 (8E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A4 2.7 TDI DPF
RS4
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAMA, CGKA
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
A4 2.7 TDI DPF
187 hp
414 hp
RS4
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
A4 2.7 TDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
RS4
Performance
A4 2.7 TDI DPF
RS4
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
A4 2.7 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
RS4
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19.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 lb/hp
A4 2.7 TDI DPF
19.4 lb/hp
9.19 lb/hp
RS4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 2.7 TDI DPF
RS4
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
18 mpg
A4 2.7 TDI DPF
39 mpg
18 mpg
RS4
29 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
673 mi
Range
292 mi
A4 2.7 TDI DPF
673 mi
292 mi
RS4
Environmental Impact
123.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
253.8 kWh
A4 2.7 TDI DPF
123.4 kWh
253.8 kWh
RS4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A4 2.7 TDI DPF
RS4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
