Car comparison

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6vsAUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

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 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2004-2008
VS

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E)

3.0i V6

220 hp2976 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2004

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    729 km
    453 mi
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
255hp190kW
220hp164kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
78.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.5s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
23.0s
Calculated
25.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
727km452mi
Calculated
729km453mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,123cc191cu in
2,976cc182cu in
Length
4,933mm194in
4,548mm179in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,772mm70in
Height
1,463mm58in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,843mm112in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,528mm60in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
565L
442L
Max trunk volume
1,660L
1,184L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
70L
CO2 emissions
264g/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 V6AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6: 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V66,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.0 s
25.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
160 km/h
99 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
220 hp
164 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 has 35 hp more than AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: 35 hp (26 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
1,480 kg
3,263 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
243 km/h
151 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 V67.0 s
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V67.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 and AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6: 0.1 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: 1.4 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
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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
727 km
452 mi
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
729 km
453 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
7.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
220 hp
164 kW
7.1 s
243 km/h
151 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/h7.0 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
7.0 s
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
7.1 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
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
727 km
452 mi
729 km
453 mi
CO2 score
264 g/km
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Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 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 A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 123 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 km (1 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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