Car comparison

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6vsAlpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6)

3.2 FSI V6

255 hp3123 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2004-2008
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Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.9 L/100 km
    16.9 mpg US
    20.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    722 km
    448 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
Power
255hp190kW
280hp209kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
335Nm247lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
252 km/h
157 mph
To 99% top speed
80.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
23.5s
Calculated
23.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
17.3L/100 km13.6mpg US16.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
722km448mi
Calculated
538km335mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,123cc191cu in
3,300cc201cu in
Length
4,933mm194in
4,478mm176in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,739mm68in
Height
1,463mm58in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,843mm112in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,481mm58in
Trunk volume
565L
435L
Max trunk volume
1,660L
1,345L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
63L
CO2 emissions
233g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic AllradPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V66,500 rpm3,250 rpm6,750 rpm
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad6,200 rpm4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.5 s
23.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
252 km/h
157 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
255 hp
190 kW
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
280 hp
209 kW

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad has 25 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 and Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
335 Nm
247 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
1,630 kg
3,594 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
252 km/h
157 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V67.2 s
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad7.2 s

Although Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad has more power, AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 and Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad: 2.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
722 km
448 mi
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
538 km
335 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
255 hp
190 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
280 hp
209 kW
7.2 s
252 km/h
157 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,478 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
7.2 s
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
7.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
Power
255 hp
190 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
335 Nm
247 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,478 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Range score
722 km
448 mi
538 km
335 mi
CO2 score
233 g/km
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Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 183 km (114 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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