Car comparison

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T 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 A6 (4B/C5)

2.7 T V6

250 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2000-2001
VS

AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-1999

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
Power
250hp186kW
193hp144kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
2,255kg4,971lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
74.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
67.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
25.7s
Calculated
25.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
574km357mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,671cc163cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,796mm189in
4,479mm176in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,733mm68in
Height
1,453mm57in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,759mm109in
2,607mm103in
Front track
1,540mm61in
1,498mm59in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,477mm58in
Trunk volume-
440L
Max trunk volume
434L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
62L
CO2 emissions
293g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T 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
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V65,800 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,050 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
MetricAUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.7 s
25.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6 has 57 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 A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6: 57 hp (43 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
350 Nm
258 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
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
1,400 kg
3,086 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 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
245 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V67.4 s
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V7.3 s

Although AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6 has more power, AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T 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 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6: 2.9 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 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
574 km
357 mi
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
667 km
414 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW
7.4 s
245 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,453 mm
57.2 in
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
7.4 s
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,453 mm
57.2 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
574 km
357 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
293 g/km
-
Trunk score
434 L
15.3 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 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 A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V
Consumption12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.35 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.36 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,203 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6

  • Has 57 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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

  • Is 305 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 93 km (58 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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