Car comparison

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

2.7 V6

250 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboSedan2001-2004
VS

AUDI A4 (B6 8E)

3.0i V6

220 hp2976 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2004

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • 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 economy score
    82/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
250hp186kW
220hp164kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
68.7s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
63.3s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
23.1s
Calculated
24.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
603km375mi
Calculated
745km463mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,671cc163cu in
2,976cc182cu in
Length
4,796mm189in
4,548mm179in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,772mm70in
Height
1,453mm57in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,759mm109in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,540mm61in
1,528mm60in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume-
445L
Max trunk volume
434L
720L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
278g/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 (B6 8E) 3.0i V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0i V6: 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 (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
MetricAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.1 s
24.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
162 km/h
101 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 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
220 hp
164 kW

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 has 30 hp more than AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0i V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6: 30 hp (22 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 (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
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
1,660 kg
3,660 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
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
248 km/h
154 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
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V66.8 s
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V66.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 and AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0i 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
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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 (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6: 2.2 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
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 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
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
603 km
375 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
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.8 s
248 km/h
154 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
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 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 (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
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
6.8 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
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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
VehicleAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.9 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
603 km
375 mi
745 km
463 mi
CO2 score
278 g/km
-
Trunk score
434 L
15.3 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 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.

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 (B6 8E) 3.0i V6
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 141 km (88 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 11 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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