Car comparison

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6vsAUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6

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

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AUDI A6 (4F/C6)

3.2 FSI V6

255 hp3123 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2008
VS

AUDI A4 (B6 8E)

3.0 V6

220 hp2976 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2004

Comparison overview

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

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AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    734 km
    456 mi
  • Largest trunk
    546 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Power
255hp190kW
220hp164kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,505kg3,318lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
70.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.7s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
24.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
734km456mi
Calculated
595km369mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,123cc191cu in
2,976cc182cu in
Length
4,916mm194in
4,548mm179in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,772mm70in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,843mm112in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,528mm60in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume-
445L
Max trunk volume
546L
720L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
66L
CO2 emissions
262g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V66,500 rpm3,250 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V66,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
24.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
255 hp
190 kW
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
220 hp
164 kW

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 has 35 hp more than AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6 and AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
1,505 kg
3,318 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
243 km/h
151 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V66.8 s
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V67.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 and AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6: 0.3 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
734 km
456 mi
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
595 km
369 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
255 hp
190 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
220 hp
164 kW
7.1 s
243 km/h
151 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Length
4,916 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
7.1 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
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Length
4,916 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 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
734 km
456 mi
595 km
369 mi
CO2 score
262 g/km
-
Trunk score
546 L
19.3 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 139 km (87 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 101 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6

  • Is 135 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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