Car comparison

AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30VvsAUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V

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 A6 (4A/C4)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1995-1997

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
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,285 kg
    2,833 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Lowest city consumption
    12.1 L/100 km
    19.4 mpg US
    23.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    920 km
    571 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30VAUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193hp144kW
193hp144kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,285kg2,833lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
1,835kg4,045lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
25.1s
Calculated
28.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
729km453mi
Calculated
920km571mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,479mm176in
4,797mm189in
Width
1,733mm68in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,617mm103in
2,687mm106in
Front track
1,498mm59in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,479mm58in
1,524mm60in
Trunk volume
440L
-
Max trunk volume-
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
80L

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 A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: 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
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30VAUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.1 s
28.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
154 km/h
96 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
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 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
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)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
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
1,450 kg
3,197 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
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V and AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: 0.8 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
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

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
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
920 km
571 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
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.3 s
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.1 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
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
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30VAUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
8.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
729 km
453 mi
920 km
571 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Has 190 km (118 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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