AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E)
Car comparison
AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6vsAUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) · Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonAUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) · Facelift 1999
2.8 V6 30V
Comparison overview
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AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.3 s
- Fastest top speed241 km/h150 mph
- Most powerful220 hp164 kW
- Highest torque300 Nm221 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight140 hp/t104 kW/t7.1 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
- Best estimated range647 km402 mi
- Largest trunk442 L
- Best overall score62/100
- Best performance score53/100
- Best economy score79/100
- Best practicality score81/100
AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V
- Lightest1,440 kg3,175 lb
- Lowest city consumption14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6 | AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 220hp164kW | 193hp144kW |
| Torque | 300Nm221lb-ft | 280Nm207lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,570kg3,461lb | 1,440kg3,175lb |
| Gross weight | 2,120kg4,674lb | 1,920kg4,233lb |
| Top speed | 241 km/h 150 mph | 238 km/h 148 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 74.3s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph Calculated | 67.8s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3s | 7.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 26.5s Calculated | 25.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.0s Calculated | 7.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK | 10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK | 14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.2s Calculated | 15.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 140hp/t104kW/t64hp/1000 lb Calculated | 134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton Calculated | 194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 647km402mi Calculated | 577km358mi 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 | 2,607mm103in |
| Front track | 1,528mm60in | 1,498mm59in |
| Rear track | 1,526mm60in | 1,477mm58in |
| Trunk volume | 442L | 440L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,184L | - |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 66L | 60L |
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 V6: Power / Torque
- AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6 | 6,300 rpm | 3,200 rpm | 6,550 rpm |
| AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V | 6,000 rpm | 3,200 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6 | AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 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 | 25.9 s |
| Top speed | 241 km/h 150 mph | 238 km/h 148 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.7 s | 2.7 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 | 159 km/h 99 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6 | 220 hp 164 kW |
| AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V | 193 hp 144 kW |
AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6 has 27 hp more than AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V.
The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6 | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft |
| AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6 | 1,570 kg 3,461 lb |
| AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V | 1,440 kg 3,175 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6 | 241 km/h 150 mph |
| AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V | 238 km/h 148 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6 | 7.3 s |
| AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V | 7.3 s |
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6 | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK |
| AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V | 10.4 L/100 km 22.6 mpg US 27.2 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6 | 140 hp/t 104 kW/t 7.1 kg/hp |
| AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V | 134 hp/t 100 kW/t 7.5 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6 | 647 km 402 mi |
| AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V | 577 km 358 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6 | 220 hp 164 kW | 7.3 s | 241 km/h 150 mph |
| AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V | 193 hp 144 kW | 7.3 s | 238 km/h 148 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6 |
| 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V |
| 10.4 L/100 km 22.6 mpg US 27.2 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V | 10.4 L/100 km 22.6 mpg US 27.2 mpg UK | 7.3 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel 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)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V | 134 hp/t 100 kW/t 7.5 kg/hp | 10.4 L/100 km 22.6 mpg US 27.2 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6 | AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | 238 km/h 148 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,570 kg 3,461 lb | 1,440 kg 3,175 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK | 10.4 L/100 km 22.6 mpg US 27.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 647 km 402 mi | 577 km 358 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 | 134 hp/t 100 kW/t 7.5 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6 | AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK | 10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 17.85 LC100 km | 18.20 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 28.73 LC100 mi | 29.29 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal | 1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,678 LC/year | 2,730 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6
- Has 27 hp more
- Has 20 Nm more
- Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 70 km (44 mi) more estimated range
- Has 2 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V
- Is 130 kg lighter
Pros
- Lightest
Cons
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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