Car comparison

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6vsAUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6

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

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AUDI A6 (4B/C5)

2.7 T V6

250 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2000-2001
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001

2.7 T V6

250 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2001-2004

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,705 kg
    3,759 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.1 L/100 km
    13.0 mpg US
    15.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    293 g/km
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
250hp186kW
250hp186kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,760kg3,880lb
Gross weight
2,255kg4,971lb
2,310kg5,093lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
74.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
25.7s
Calculated
27.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
574km357mi
Calculated
598km372mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,671cc163cu in
2,671cc163cu in
Length
4,796mm189in
4,796mm189in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,453mm57in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,759mm109in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,540mm61in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,569mm62in
Trunk volume-
455L
Max trunk volume
434L
1,590L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
293g/km
293g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V65,800 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,050 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 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 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.7 s
27.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 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 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
1,760 kg
3,880 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)2.7 T V6
245 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T 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 (4B/C5)2.7 T V67.4 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V67.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T 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 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6 and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6: 0.5 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)2.7 T V6
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
574 km
357 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
598 km
372 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW
7.4 s
245 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW
7.6 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 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 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)2.7 T V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T 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)2.7 T V6
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
7.4 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
7.6 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)2.7 T V6
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
Fuel consumption
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Range score
574 km
357 mi
598 km
372 mi
CO2 score
293 g/km
293 g/km
Trunk score
434 L
15.3 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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) 2.7 T V6AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6
Consumption12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.35 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.36 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,203 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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

  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 km (15 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 21 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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