The Audi RS 4 Avant offers high levels of performance and driving enjoyment mixed with the practicality of an estate body and the high levels of quality that have become Audi’s trademark. 
At the heart of its appeal is the power and character of its 4.2-litre normally-aspirated V8 engine. That provides thrilling performance but is probably living on borrowed time in an era of diesels and down-sized turbocharged petrol engines – Audi has already started introducing diesel-engined performance models elsewhere in its range. Best enjoy this one while it lasts.
Pence per mile? Best not think about it. And if you worry about company car finance, look elsewhere.
Audi RS 4 Avant – the low down
| P11D Value: | £54,055 |
| Monthly business rental (ex VAT): | From £791 (3yrs/30,000 miles) |
| Tax Bands 2012/13 to 2014/15: | 35%, 35%, 35% |
| Benefit in kind 2012/13 to 2014/15: | £18,919, £18,919, £18,919 |
| Engine: | 4.2 litre V8 petrol |
| CO2 Emissions: | 249g/km |
| Power/torque: | 450HP/430Nm |
| 0-62mph/top speed: | 4.7secs/155mph* |
| Economy: | 26.4mpg |
*Top speed is governed to 155mph, option to increase to 174mph
