The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi RS4 (05 - 07)
€ 44,900
€ 71,700
€ 44,900
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 40 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the RS4.
A4 40 TDI
RS4
56.2
72.7
79.6
55.7
71.5
76.1
72.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.2 in
Height
55.7 in
111
187.5
104
180.7
187.5 in
Length
180.7 in
111 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
A4 40 TDI
RS4
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.76 %
General
A4 40 TDI
RS4
B9 (8W)
Generation
B7 (8E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A4 40 TDI
RS4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DESA, DETA
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
A4 40 TDI
187 hp
414 hp
RS4
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
A4 40 TDI
295 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
RS4
Performance
A4 40 TDI
RS4
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
A4 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
RS4
▶ REPLAY
19.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 lb/hp
A4 40 TDI
19.57 lb/hp
9.19 lb/hp
RS4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 40 TDI
RS4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
18 mpg
A4 40 TDI
48 mpg
18 mpg
RS4
42 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
736 mi
Range
292 mi
A4 40 TDI
736 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 40 TDI
100.7 kWh
253.8 kWh
RS4
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A4 40 TDI
RS4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
