Audi RS4 vs Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG

Picture of Audi RS4 (B7)
Picture of Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG
Category Audi RS4 (B7)A 45 AMG
Engine layout 4.2 l V82.0 l R4
Max power (ps / bhp) 420 / 414360 / 355
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) 430 / 317450 / 332
Curb weight (kg / lb) 1720 / 37921526 / 3364
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) 244 / 241236 / 233
Average price €70,000€60,000

Acceleration

Speed & distance Audi RS4 (B7)A 45 AMG
0 - 40 kph 1.5 s1.3 s
0 - 80 kph 3.7 s3.1 s
0 - 100 kph 4.6 s4.4 s
0 - 160 kph 12.0 s10.5 s
0 - 180 kph 14.8 s12.8 s
0 - 200 kph 15.4 s16.9 s
Est. 100 - 200 kph 12.0 s12.5 s
0 - 60 mph 4.3 s4.2 s
0 - 100 mph 10.0 s10.0 s
Est. 1/8 mile 9.1 s @ 93.8 mph9.0 s @ 94.4 mph
1/4 mile 12.8 s @ 109.7 mph12.3 s

General performance

Category Audi RS4 (B7)A 45 AMG
Top speed 250 kph (155 mph)270 kph (168 mph)
Est. max acceleration 0.64 g (6 m/s²)0.69 g (7 m/s²)
18m slalom 65.2 kph (40.5 mph)69.2 kph (43.0 mph)
Fuel economy 13.0 l/100 km (18 mpg US / 22 UK)7.0 l/100 km (34 mpg US / 40 UK)
100 kph - 0 34 m (113 ft)35 m (114 ft)

Summary

Category Audi RS4 (B7)A 45 AMG
Track Performance 747781
Straight line speed 14011761
Total 21482542

Verdict

A 45 AMG is the fastest by a small margin.

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Piorun  11y ago

For sure RS4B7 sound better. And now for sure is cheaper, but its propably not too good at reability and parts prices kill it.

One of the best Audis ever.


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driver  11y ago

RS4 without a doubt. Better engine even if does not hold the power, far better 4WD system, better to drive, RS4 is simply a class above. A45 great car tho.


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BR2+  11y ago

..Id prolly take the RS4, new and old, but I really wouldn't care which one. I always thought the Interior of the A45 Never went with the car, And that it should have been a coupe rather then a saloon, maybe less space, but also less weight, and better for the looks, same with the RS3. Id also be willing to bet the A45 is making a good deal more then 360Bhp...seems to be a trend nowadays..


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Piorun  11y ago

I prefer A 45 Amg more than new RS4 B8. The old B7 looks realy like its generation behind, even it was a very good all-around type of car.

They are also similar fast, but i prefer lighter machines so i go with Merc. Event its V8 vs 4 cyliner.