Audi RS6 Avant vs Audi S8
| Category | Audi S8 (D5) | Audi RS6 Avant (C8) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.0 l V8 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 571 / 563 | 600 / 591 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 800 / 590 | 800 / 590 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 2268 / 5000 | 2190 / 4828 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 252 / 248 | 274 / 270 |
| Average price | €151,000 | €136,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Audi S8 (D5) | Audi RS6 Avant (C8) |
|---|---|---|
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:24.40 | 0:24.20 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Audi S8 (D5) | Audi RS6 Avant (C8) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.2 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 8.1 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 13.9 s | 13.6 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 20.7 s | 19.6 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.2 s @ 101.9 mph | 8.0 s @ 103.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.4 s | 11.2 s |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Audi S8 (D5) | Audi RS6 Avant (C8) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.4 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 2.6 s | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.4 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 5.5 s | 5.2 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 6.6 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 150 kph | 7.4 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.3 s | 7.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 10.6 s | 9.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 12.5 s | 11.7 s |
| 0 - 220 kph | 15.9 s | 15.2 s |
| 0 - 250 kph | 23.0 s | 20.2 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Audi S8 (D5) | Audi RS6 Avant (C8) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 2.6 s | 2.7 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 3.8 s | 3.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 3.6 s | 3.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 4.6 s | 4.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 6.3 s | 6.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (8) | 12.3 s | 13.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 2.2 s | 2.2 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Audi S8 (D5) | Audi RS6 Avant (C8) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kph - 0 | 9 m (30 ft) | 9 m (29 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (110 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| 130 kph - 0 | 59 m (192 ft) | 57 m (186 ft) |
| 150 kph - 0 | 76 m (251 ft) | 74 m (243 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 142 m (466 ft) | 132 m (432 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 32 m (105 ft) | 34 m (113 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 49 m (162 ft) | 49 m (160 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Audi S8 (D5) | Audi RS6 Avant (C8) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 306 kph (190 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.84 g (8 m/s²) | 0.87 g (8 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 66.1 kph (41.1 mph) | 66.9 kph (41.6 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 11.1 l/100 km (21 mpg US / 25 UK) | 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.95 g (9 m/s²) | 0.95 g (9 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Audi S8 (D5) | Audi RS6 Avant (C8) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 98 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 85 | 100 |
| Overall | 92 | 100 |
Verdict
RS6 Avant is the fastest by considerable margin.
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