2021 Audi RS 7 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.5s
- AWD, 591 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 9% of 84 sedans (2021).
- Horsepower: top 12% of 84 sedans (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl | 591 hp | 590 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.5 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $114,000 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 8-cyl | 1 | 591 hp | AWD | $114,000 | Base | $2,259 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 1 | AWD | $114,000 | 3.5 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the AWD: 591 hp, 17 mpg, $114,000. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | AMG E 63 S Sedan 4MATIC | 603 hp | 18 mpg | $107,500 | N/A |
RS 7 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 BMW M5: 0.3 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2021 Audi RS 7 | 2021 BMW M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | AWD | AWD |
| 0-60 | 3.5 s | 3.2 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 591 hp | 600 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 4,345 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 276 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 7.2 |
| MSRP | $114,000 | $103,500 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree