| # | Crew | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USAUnited StatesPeter Chatain, Chris Carlson, Gus Rodriguez, Pieter Quinton | 5:41.57 |
| 2 | NEDNetherlandsGert-Jan Van Doorn, Eli Brouwer, Lennart Van Lierop, Rik Rienks | 5:41.84 |
| 3 | GBRGreat BritainJames Robson, Douwe De Graaf, Daniel Graham, George Bourne | 5:44.16 |
| 4 | GERGermanyMark Hinrichs, Benedict Eggeling, Jasper Angl, Rene Schmela | 5:49.64 |
| 5 | ROURomaniaLeontin Nutescu, Andrei Vatamaniuc, Cosmin Iulian Plesescu, Ciprian Tudosa | 5:50.14 |
| 6 | NZLNew ZealandOllie Maclean, Harry Fitzpatrick, Fred Vavasour, Matt Macdonald | 5:59.88 |
Times in Sydney time (AEDT). Data: World Rowing
