Car comparison

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6vsAUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T 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 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2008
VS

AUDI A6 (4B/C5)

2.7 T V6

250 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2000-2001

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

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    235 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    546 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
Power
255hp190kW
250hp186kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
248 km/h
154 mph
To 99% top speed
71.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.7s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
22.0s
Calculated
23.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
603km375mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,123cc191cu in
2,671cc163cu in
Length
4,916mm194in
4,796mm189in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,453mm57in
Wheelbase
2,843mm112in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,569mm62in
Max trunk volume
546L
434L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
235g/km
278g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T 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
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V65,800 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.0 s
23.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
248 km/h
154 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
163 km/h
101 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 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 has 5 hp more than AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6 and AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: 5 hp (4 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 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
350 Nm
258 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 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
1,660 kg
3,660 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 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
248 km/h
154 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 (4B/C5)2.7 T V66.8 s

Although AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 has more power, AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6 and AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: 0.2 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
714 km
444 mi
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
603 km
375 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 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.8 s
248 km/h
154 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 (4B/C5)2.7 T 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

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 (4B/C5)2.7 T 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

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 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
6.8 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 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,453 mm
57.2 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
603 km
375 mi
CO2 score
235 g/km
278 g/km
Trunk score
546 L
19.3 cu ft
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 111 km (69 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 112 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 43 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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