Car comparison

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001 2.7 V6vsAUDI 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 (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001

2.7 V6

250 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2001-2004
VS

AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) · Facelift 1999

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2000

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,440 kg
    3,175 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 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
    577 km
    358 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best economy score
    79/100

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 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)Facelift 20012.7 V6AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
Power
250hp186kW
193hp144kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,440kg3,175lb
Gross weight
2,255kg4,971lb
1,920kg4,233lb
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
67.8s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
25.7s
Calculated
25.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg 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
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
574km357mi
Calculated
577km358mi
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
60L
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) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6: 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 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V65,800 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,050 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 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 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
25.9 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)Facelift 20012.7 V6
250 hp
186 kW
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 has 57 hp more than AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 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)Facelift 20012.7 V6
350 Nm
258 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 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
1,705 kg
3,759 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 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
245 km/h
152 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 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V67.4 s
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 V6 30V7.3 s

Although AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 has more power, AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 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) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 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)Facelift 20012.7 V6
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 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 A4 (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6: 1.8 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)Facelift 20012.7 V6
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
574 km
357 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 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
250 hp
186 kW
7.4 s
245 km/h
152 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 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 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)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 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 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)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 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 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 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
7.4 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 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 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)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 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)Facelift 19992.8 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
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
Fuel consumption
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 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
577 km
358 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
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 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V
Consumption12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.35 LC100 km18.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.36 LC100 mi29.29 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,203 LC/year2,730 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6

  • Has 57 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 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) Facelift 1999 2.8 V6 30V

  • Is 265 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 km (2 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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