Car comparison

AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30VvsAUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) · Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V

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

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AUDI A6 (4A/C4)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1995-1997
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AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) · Facelift 1999

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2000

Comparison overview

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

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • 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 economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30VAUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
Power
193hp144kW
193hp144kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,440kg3,175lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
67.8s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
28.1s
Calculated
25.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
920km571mi
Calculated
577km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,797mm189in
4,479mm176in
Width
1,783mm70in
1,733mm68in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,687mm106in
2,607mm103in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,498mm59in
Rear track
1,524mm60in
1,477mm58in
Trunk volume-
440L
Max trunk volume
510L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30VAUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30VAUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.1 s
25.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 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 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
1,440 kg
3,175 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 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 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 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V8.1 s
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 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
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V and AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V: 1.7 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 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
920 km
571 mi
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
577 km
358 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 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 (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
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 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 (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
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 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 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.1 s
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 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 (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
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30VAUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
920 km
571 mi
577 km
358 mi
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 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.

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 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30VAUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km18.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi29.29 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,730 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 343 km (213 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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