Car comparison

AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30VvsAUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V

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

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AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1996-1999
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1995-1997

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.1 L/100 km
    19.4 mpg US
    23.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    889 km
    552 mi
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30VAUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193hp144kW
193hp144kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,500kg3,307lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
70.6s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
80.0s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
27.9s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
638km397mi
Calculated
889km552mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,479mm176in
4,797mm189in
Width
1,733mm68in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,417mm56in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,607mm103in
2,687mm106in
Front track
1,498mm59in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,475mm58in
1,524mm60in
Trunk volume
390L
390L
Max trunk volume
1,250L
1,310L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30VAUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30VAUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.9 s
34.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
1,500 kg
3,307 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
234 km/h
145 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
227 km/h
141 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V7.4 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V and AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
638 km
397 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
889 km
552 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
7.4 s
234 km/h
145 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
8.3 s
227 km/h
141 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,479 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.4 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
8.3 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30VAUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.3 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,479 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
638 km
397 mi
889 km
552 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30VAUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 251 km (156 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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