Car comparison

AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30VvsAUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

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

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AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-1999
VS

AUDI A4 (B6 8E)

3.0i V6

220 hp2976 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2004

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    745 km
    463 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

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

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Lightest
    1,285 kg
    2,833 lb
  • 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
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30VAUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
193hp144kW
220hp164kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,285kg2,833lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
1,835kg4,045lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
66.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
63.3s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
25.1s
Calculated
24.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
729km453mi
Calculated
745km463mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
2,976cc182cu in
Length
4,479mm176in
4,548mm179in
Width
1,733mm68in
1,772mm70in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,617mm103in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,498mm59in
1,528mm60in
Rear track
1,479mm58in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
440L
445L
Max trunk volume-
720L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30VAUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0i V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0i V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA4 (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
MetricAUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30VAUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.1 s
24.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

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

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0i 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 (B6 8E) 3.0i V6: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
AUDIA4 (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
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
1,460 kg
3,219 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 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
240 km/h
149 mph
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
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
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V7.3 s
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V66.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 and AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V: 0.4 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 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V and AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0i V6: 0.9 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
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
729 km
453 mi
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
745 km
463 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
7.3 s
240 km/h
149 mph
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
220 hp
164 kW
6.9 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
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
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 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
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
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0i 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
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.3 s
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.9 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 (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
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30VAUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
193 hp
144 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
6.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
729 km
453 mi
745 km
463 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 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 A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30VAUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0i V6
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 km (9 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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