Car comparison

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 · Stage 3vsAUDI A6 (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 · Stage 2vsAUDI A6 (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 · Stage 1vsAUDI A6 (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001 2.7 V6

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

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AUDI A6 (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001

2.7 V6 (Stage 3)

375 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboSedan2001-2004
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AUDI A6 (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001

2.7 V6 (Stage 2)

325 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboSedan2001-2004
VS

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001

2.7 V6 (Stage 1)

295 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboSedan2001-2004
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AUDI A6 (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001

2.7 V6

250 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboSedan2001-2004

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 (Stage 3) 375 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph
  • Most powerful
    375 hp
    280 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    226 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.6 L/100 km
    14.2 mpg US
    17.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    278 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    603 km
    375 mi
  • Largest trunk
    434 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 3)375 hpAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 2)325 hpAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 1)295 hpAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6250 hp
Power
375hp280kW+125 hp
325hp242kW+75 hp
295hp220kW+45 hp
250hp186kW
Torque
543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm
473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm
427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,660kg3,660lb
1,660kg3,660lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,210kg4,872lb
2,210kg4,872lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
+37 km/h
271 km/h
168 mph
+23 km/h
262 km/h
163 mph
+14 km/h
248 km/h
154 mph
To 99% top speed
57.2s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph-11.5 s
Calculated
61.3s99% target: 268 km/h / 167 mph-7.4 s
Calculated
64.0s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph-4.7 s
Calculated
68.7s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s-1.5 s
5.8s-1.0 s
6.1s-0.7 s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
14.9s-8.2 s
Calculated
17.3s-5.8 s
Calculated
19.2s-3.9 s
Calculated
23.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.5s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.9s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
285Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
603km375mi
Calculated
603km375mi
Calculated
603km375mi
Calculated
603km375mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,671cc163cu in
2,671cc163cu in
2,671cc163cu in
2,671cc163cu in
Length
4,796mm189in
4,796mm189in
4,796mm189in
4,796mm189in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,453mm57in
1,453mm57in
1,453mm57in
1,453mm57in
Wheelbase
2,759mm109in
2,759mm109in
2,759mm109in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,540mm61in
1,540mm61in
1,540mm61in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,569mm62in
1,569mm62in
1,569mm62in
Max trunk volume
434L
434L
434L
434L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
278g/km
278g/km
278g/km
278g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 (Stage 3) 375 hpAUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 (Stage 2) 325 hpAUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 (Stage 1) 295 hpAUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 250 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 (Stage 3) 375 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 (Stage 2) 325 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 (Stage 1) 295 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 250 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 3)375 hp5,800 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,050 rpm
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 2)325 hp5,800 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,050 rpm
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 1)295 hp5,800 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,050 rpm
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6250 hp5,800 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 3)375 hpAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 2)325 hpAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 1)295 hpAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6250 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.8 s
6.1 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
17.3 s
19.2 s
23.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
271 km/h
168 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.2 s
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.6 s
12.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.7 s
14.1 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
178 km/h
111 mph
172 km/h
107 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 (Stage 3) 375 hp has 125 hp more than AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 250 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 250 hp and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 (Stage 3) 375 hp: 125 hp (93 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 (Stage 3) 375 hp and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 250 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 (Stage 2) 325 hp and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 (Stage 1) 295 hp, separated by only 0.4 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)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 3)375 hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 2)325 hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 1)295 hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6250 hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

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)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 3)375 hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 2)325 hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 1)295 hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6250 hp
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 3)375 hp
375 hp
280 kW
5.3 s
285 km/h
177 mph
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 2)325 hp
325 hp
242 kW
5.8 s
271 km/h
168 mph
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 1)295 hp
295 hp
220 kW
6.1 s
262 km/h
163 mph
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6250 hp
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 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 3)375 hp
Power
375 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 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 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 2)325 hp
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 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 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 1)295 hp
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 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 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6250 hp
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 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 3)375 hp
Power
375 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 2)325 hp
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 1)295 hp
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6250 hp
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 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 (Stage 3) 375 hp 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)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 3)375 hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
5.3 s
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 2)325 hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
5.8 s
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 1)295 hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
6.1 s
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6250 hp
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 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 3)375 hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 2)325 hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 1)295 hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6250 hp
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 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 3)375 hpAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 2)325 hpAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 1)295 hpAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6250 hp
Power
375 hp
280 kW
325 hp
242 kW
295 hp
220 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.8 s
6.1 s
6.8 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
271 km/h
168 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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
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
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
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
603 km
375 mi
603 km
375 mi
603 km
375 mi
603 km
375 mi
CO2 score
278 g/km
278 g/km
278 g/km
278 g/km
Trunk score
434 L
15.3 cu ft
434 L
15.3 cu ft
434 L
15.3 cu ft
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 (Stage 3) 375 hpAUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 (Stage 2) 325 hpAUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 (Stage 1) 295 hpAUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 250 hp
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year3,045 LC/year3,045 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 (Stage 3) 375 hp

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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