The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) vs. Audi RS4 (05 - 07)
€ 51,900

€ 71,700

€ 51,900
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 13.7 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the RS4.
A4 3.0 TDI
RS4
1427
1842
2022
1415
1816
1933
1842 mm
Width
1816 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1427 mm
Height
1415 mm
2820
4726
2642
4589
4726 mm
Length
4589 mm
2820 mm
Wheelbase
2642 mm
Vehicle Weight
A4 3.0 TDI
RS4
1735 kg
Kerb Weight
1725 kg
2230 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2200 kg

Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.58 %

General
A4 3.0 TDI
RS4
B9 (8W)
Generation
B7 (8E)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A4 3.0 TDI
RS4
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CRTC
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
4163 CC
268 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 7800 rpm
A4 3.0 TDI
268 bhp
414 bhp
RS4
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
430 NM
at 5500 rpm
A4 3.0 TDI
600 NM
430 NM
RS4
Performance
A4 3.0 TDI
RS4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec

A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

RS4
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6.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.17 kg/bhp
A4 3.0 TDI
6.47 kg/bhp
4.17 kg/bhp
RS4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 3.0 TDI
RS4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
21 mpg
A4 3.0 TDI
55 mpg
21 mpg
RS4
50 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
58 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
706 mi
Range
292 mi
A4 3.0 TDI
706 mi
292 mi
RS4
Environmental Impact
104.9 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
104.9 kWh
253.8 kWh
RS4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A4 3.0 TDI
RS4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
460 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data