The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi RS4 (05 - 07)
€ 40,500
€ 71,700
€ 40,500
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 3.0 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the RS4.
A4 3.0 TDI
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
185.1
104
180.7
185.1 in
Length
180.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
A4 3.0 TDI
RS4
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.47 %
General
A4 3.0 TDI
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)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A4 3.0 TDI
RS4
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CLAB
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
A4 3.0 TDI
201 hp
414 hp
RS4
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
RS4
Performance
A4 3.0 TDI
RS4
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
RS4
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18.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 lb/hp
A4 3.0 TDI
18.26 lb/hp
9.19 lb/hp
RS4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 3.0 TDI
RS4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
18 mpg
A4 3.0 TDI
48 mpg
18 mpg
RS4
43 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
799 mi
Range
292 mi
A4 3.0 TDI
799 mi
292 mi
RS4
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 3.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
253.8 kWh
RS4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A4 3.0 TDI
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
