Car comparison

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6vsAUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 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 (B6 8E)

3.0 V6

220 hp2976 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2004
VS

AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-1999

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    442 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

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

  • Lightest
    1,285 kg
    2,833 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    729 km
    453 mi
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
Power
220hp164kW
193hp144kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,285kg2,833lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
74.3s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
66.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
26.5s
Calculated
25.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
647km402mi
Calculated
729km453mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,976cc182cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,548mm179in
4,479mm176in
Width
1,772mm70in
1,733mm68in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,617mm103in
Front track
1,528mm60in
1,498mm59in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,479mm58in
Trunk volume
442L
440L
Max trunk volume
1,184L
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Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V66,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)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 (B6 8E)3.0 V6AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.5 s
25.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
220 hp
164 kW
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6 has 27 hp more than AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V and AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)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 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
1,285 kg
2,833 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 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
241 km/h
150 mph
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V67.3 s
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V7.3 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 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V and AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6: 1.7 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
647 km
402 mi
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
729 km
453 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
220 hp
164 kW
7.3 s
241 km/h
150 mph
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
7.3 s
240 km/h
149 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 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,479 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 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 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

AUDI A4 (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 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
7.3 s
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.3 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 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.3 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,479 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
647 km
402 mi
729 km
453 mi
Trunk score
442 L
15.6 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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 A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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

  • Is 285 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 82 km (51 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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