Audi RS4 vs Audi A8 L W12
| Category | Audi A8 L W12 (D3) | Audi RS4 (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 450 / 444 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 580 / 428 | 430 / 317 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 2082 / 4590 | 1720 / 3792 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 216 / 213 | 244 / 241 |
| Average price | €120,000 | €70,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Audi A8 L W12 (D3) | Audi RS4 (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:45.80 | 1:41.30 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Audi A8 L W12 (D3) | Audi RS4 (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.5 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.7 s | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.0 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.2 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.3 s | 7.0 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.3 s | 9.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.8 s | 12.0 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.9 s | 14.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 17.4 s | 15.4 s |
| 60 - 100 kph | 2.7 s | 2.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 3.3 s | 3.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.0 s | 4.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.5 s | 12.0 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.1 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.3 s | 10.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.5 s @ 90.7 mph | 9.1 s @ 93.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.6 s | 12.8 s @ 109.7 mph |
General performance
| Category | Audi A8 L W12 (D3) | Audi RS4 (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 254 kph (158 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.57 g (6 m/s²) | 0.64 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 60.9 kph (37.8 mph) | 65.2 kph (40.5 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 11.8 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) | 13.0 l/100 km (18 mpg US / 22 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.79 g (8 m/s²) | 0.88 g (9 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (119 ft) | 34 m (113 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 56 m (183 ft) | 48 m (157 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Audi A8 L W12 (D3) | Audi RS4 (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 88 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 84 | 100 |
| Overall | 86 | 100 |
Verdict
RS4 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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