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AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6vsAUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6

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

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AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001

2.7 T V6

250 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2001-2004
VS

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E)

3.0 V6

220 hp2976 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2004

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6

  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.6 L/100 km
    15.1 mpg US
    18.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    647 km
    402 mi
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Power
250hp186kW
220hp164kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,310kg5,093lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
80.9s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
27.8s
Calculated
26.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
598km372mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,671cc163cu in
2,976cc182cu in
Length
4,796mm189in
4,548mm179in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,772mm70in
Height
1,477mm58in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,759mm109in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,540mm61in
1,528mm60in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
455L
442L
Max trunk volume
1,590L
1,184L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
66L
CO2 emissions
293g/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 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V65,800 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,050 rpm
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V66,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.8 s
26.5 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
220 hp
164 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6 has 30 hp more than AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
1,570 kg
3,461 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 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
243 km/h
151 mph
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
241 km/h
150 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V67.6 s
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V67.3 s

Although AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6 has more power, AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6: 1.5 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 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
598 km
372 mi
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
647 km
402 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW
7.6 s
243 km/h
151 mph
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
220 hp
164 kW
7.3 s
241 km/h
150 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 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
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

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 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
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

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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
7.6 s
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
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
Range score
598 km
372 mi
647 km
402 mi
CO2 score
293 g/km
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Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 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 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 13 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 49 km (30 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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