Audi A4 RS4 (05-08) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 21 February 2006 Last Updated: 16 January 2009 Available as a saloon, estate and convertible, Audi's ultimate A4, the RS4, is powered by a huge 4.2-litre V8 engine with a whopping 414bhp. This gives it a 0-60mph time of less than five seconds and allied to a howling soundtrack from the FSI engine and four exhaust pipes, it makes driving one an intoxicating experience. The RS models have long had a cult following and this one is no exception. It's not cheap to buy or run, but if you want a less brash and overt alternative to the BMW M3, look no further. 5 out of 5 Other Audi reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 5 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £51,030 - £60,430 Used price range: £17,417 - £25,982 View all used prices Get an Audi A4 RS4 (05-08) information pack Next steps Audi A4 RS4 cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 13 models like this for sale, starting at £19,994. Find used Audi A4 RS4s for sale Superb performance, understated looks, safe handling Thirsty V8 engine, high running costs Available as a saloon, estate and convertible, Audi's ultimate A4, the RS4, is powered by a huge 4.2-litre V8 engine with a whopping 414bhp. This gives it a 0-60mph time of less than five seconds and allied to a howling soundtrack from the FSI engine and four exhaust pipes, it makes driving one an intoxicating experience. The RS models have long had a cult following and this one is no exception. It's not cheap to buy or run, but if you want a less brash and overt alternative to the BMW M3, look no further. Driving & Performance Performance 5 out of 5"Just look at the bare figures. 414bhp, a 0-62mph time of 4.8 seconds (4.9 seconds for the Avant and..." Handling 5 out of 5"Thanks to a lower ride height than the standard car, plus stiffer suspension settings the RS4 is..." Comfort Comfort 3.5 out of 5"It may be a high performance saloon, but the RS4 is also designed to be a car you can live with day..." Practicality 4 out of 5"The boot volume on the saloon is 460 litres but the rear seats also split and fold, plus there's a..." Equipment 4.5 out of 5"As you'd expect from a high performance premium car, the standard kit level is generous. All cars..." Behind the wheel 4.5 out of 5"The RS4 is similar in design to the standard car but with some key differences. The flat-bottomed..." Costs Running costs 2 out of 5"The RS4 isn't a car you buy if you have one eye on running costs. As well as high fuel bills,..." Green credentials 0.5 out of 5"The RS4’s 4.2-litre petrol engine returns just 20mpg on average, so it's no surprise that the model..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4 out of 5"This generation of the RS4 was not Euro NCAP crash tested, though the previous generation badged of..." Reliability 4 out of 5"The Audi A4 is generally a very reliable car. This one has a highly stressed engine (the rev limiter..." Buying & Selling Buying new 3 out of 5"Not exactly cheap, but good value for money when you consider cars with similar performance are..." Buying used 3 out of 5"RS models have something of a cult following, so the RS4 will hold its value better than most..." Selling 4.5 out of 5"The RS4 will always be sought after on the used market as it's a relatively rare model. It may not..." Gallery View full gallery Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Audi A4 cars for sale We have 13 models like this for sale. Find Audi A4 cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures