Car comparison

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40VvsAUDI 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 A6 (4B/C5)

4.2 V8 40V

300 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2001
VS

AUDI A6 (4A/C4)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1995-1997

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

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

  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • 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 economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
300hp224kW
193hp144kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
2,310kg5,093lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
22.0s
Calculated
28.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
631km392mi
Calculated
920km571mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,833mm190in
4,797mm189in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,453mm57in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,759mm109in
2,687mm106in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,524mm60in
Max trunk volume
434L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
80L
CO2 emissions
312g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40VAUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V6,200 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,450 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
MetricAUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.0 s
28.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
300 hp
224 kW
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V has 107 hp more than AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V: 107 hp (80 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
400 Nm
295 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
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
1,730 kg
3,814 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
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V6.9 s
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V and AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: 1.2 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)4.2 V8 40V
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V: 4.3 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)4.2 V8 40V
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
631 km
392 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
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
300 hp
224 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,453 mm
57.2 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
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 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 A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V 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)4.2 V8 40V
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
6.9 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
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 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
VehicleAUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,453 mm
57.2 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
631 km
392 mi
920 km
571 mi
CO2 score
312 g/km
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Trunk score
434 L
15.3 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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.

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) 4.2 V8 40VAUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V
Consumption13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.75 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.61 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,413 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Has 107 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 40 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Is 280 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 289 km (179 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 76 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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