Car comparison

AUDI A6 Avant (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 Avant (4F/C6)

3.2 FSI V6

255 hp3123 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2004-2008
VS

AUDI A6 (4B/C5)

2.7 T V6

250 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2000-2001

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.9 L/100 km
    16.9 mpg US
    20.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    233 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    722 km
    448 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
Power
255hp190kW
250hp186kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,705kg3,759lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
2,255kg4,971lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
79.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
23.5s
Calculated
25.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
722km448mi
Calculated
574km357mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,123cc191cu in
2,671cc163cu in
Length
4,933mm194in
4,796mm189in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,463mm58in
1,453mm57in
Wheelbase
2,843mm112in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,569mm62in
Trunk volume
565L
-
Max trunk volume
1,660L
434L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
233g/km
293g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (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 Avant (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 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.5 s
25.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
255 hp
190 kW
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (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 Avant (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 Avant (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 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
1,705 kg
3,759 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 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V67.2 s
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V67.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 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 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6: 2.5 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 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
722 km
448 mi
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
574 km
357 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
255 hp
190 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW
7.4 s
245 km/h
152 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 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
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

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 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
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

AUDI A6 Avant (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 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
7.2 s
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
7.4 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 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (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
7.2 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 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
722 km
448 mi
574 km
357 mi
CO2 score
233 g/km
293 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km21.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi34.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year3,203 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 148 km (92 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 131 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 60 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6

  • Has 20 Nm more

Pros

  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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