And the RS6 costs a whole lot less and it's a thousand times more practical.
Audi R8 V10 FSI vs Audi RS6 Avant Performance
| Category | RS6 Avant | Audi R8 V10 FSI |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.0 l V8 | 5.2 l V10 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 605 / 597 | 540 / 533 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 700 / 516 | 542 / 400 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 2020 / 4453 | 1662 / 3664 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 300 / 295 | 325 / 320 |
| Average price | €127,000 | €174,000 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | RS6 Avant | Audi R8 V10 FSI |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.3 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 1.9 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 2.7 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.4 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 4.8 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 6.1 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 7.2 s | 7.1 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 9.5 s | 8.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 11.3 s | 10.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 7.9 s @ 103.8 mph | 7.8 s @ 106.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.4 s | 11.6 s @ 126.6 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | RS6 Avant | Audi R8 V10 FSI |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 2.9 s | 3.9 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 4.2 s | 5.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 3.7 s | 5.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 5.3 s | 7.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 2.7 s | 2.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 8.2 s | 7.5 s |
General performance
| Category | RS6 Avant | Audi R8 V10 FSI |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 305 kph (190 mph) | 326 kph (203 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 11.9 s @ 856 ft | 11.0 s @ 768 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.89 g (9 m/s²) | 0.91 g (9 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 7.4 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 38 UK) | 14.5 l/100 km (16 mpg US / 19 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (110 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 138 m (453 ft) | 135 m (444 ft) |
Summary
| Category | RS6 Avant | Audi R8 V10 FSI |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 87 | 100 |
| Overall | 87 | 100 |
Verdict
R8 V10 FSI is the fastest by considerable margin.
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