Audi RS6 vs Audi A8 L W12
| Category | Audi A8 L W12 (D3) | Audi RS6 (C5) |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 450 / 444 | 450 / 444 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 580 / 428 | 560 / 413 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 2082 / 4590 | 1886 / 4158 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 216 / 213 | 239 / 235 |
| Average price | €120,000 | €87,000 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Audi A8 L W12 (D3) | Audi RS6 (C5) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.0 s | 3.6 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.2 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.3 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.3 s | 8.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.8 s | 11.2 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.9 s | 14.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 17.4 s | 17.8 s |
| 1000 m | 24.3 s | 24.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.5 s | 13.4 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.1 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.3 s | 10.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.5 s @ 90.7 mph | 8.9 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.6 s | 12.6 s |
General performance
| Category | Audi A8 L W12 (D3) | Audi RS6 (C5) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 254 kph (158 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.57 g (6 m/s²) | 0.71 g (7 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 11.8 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) | 10.2 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.79 g (8 m/s²) | 0.87 g (9 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (119 ft) | 37 m (122 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 56 m (183 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Audi A8 L W12 (D3) | Audi RS6 (C5) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 88 | 100 |
| Overall | 88 | 100 |
Verdict
RS6 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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