Car comparison

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6vsAUDI 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 (4F/C6)

3.2 FSI V6

255 hp3123 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2008
VS

AUDI A6 (4A/C4)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1995-1997

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 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
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    546 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • 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
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
255hp190kW
193hp144kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
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
71.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
22.0s
Calculated
28.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
920km571mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,123cc191cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,916mm194in
4,797mm189in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,843mm112in
2,687mm106in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,524mm60in
Max trunk volume
546L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
80L
CO2 emissions
235g/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 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: 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
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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 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
6.8 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
255 hp
190 kW
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 has 62 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 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: 62 hp (46 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
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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
1,570 kg
3,461 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V67.0 s
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 and AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: 1.1 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: 1.1 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
714 km
444 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
255 hp
190 kW
7.0 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 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
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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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 (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
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
7.0 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
255 hp
190 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 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
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
920 km
571 mi
CO2 score
235 g/km
-
Trunk score
546 L
19.3 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Has 62 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 36 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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

  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 205 km (128 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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