Car comparison

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40VvsAUDI 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)

4.2 V8 40V

300 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2001
VS

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001

2.7 V6

250 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboSedan2001-2004

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    631 km
    392 mi
  • Largest trunk
    434 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • 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 economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
Power
300hp224kW
250hp186kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,310kg5,093lb
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
72.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.7s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
22.0s
Calculated
23.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
631km392mi
Calculated
603km375mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
2,671cc163cu in
Length
4,833mm190in
4,796mm189in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,453mm57in
1,453mm57in
Wheelbase
2,759mm109in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,569mm62in
Max trunk volume
434L
434L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
70L
CO2 emissions
312g/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) 4.2 V8 40VAUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V6,200 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 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)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 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
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 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 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
300 hp
224 kW
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
250 hp
186 kW

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V has 50 hp more than AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 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)4.2 V8 40V
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 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 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 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 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V6.9 s
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V66.8 s

Although AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V has more power, AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V: 0.1 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 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V: 1.4 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)4.2 V8 40V
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 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 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
631 km
392 mi
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
603 km
375 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
300 hp
224 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 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 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,453 mm
57.2 in
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 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 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 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 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V 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)4.2 V8 40V
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 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 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 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 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 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
4,833 mm
190.3 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
631 km
392 mi
603 km
375 mi
CO2 score
312 g/km
278 g/km
Trunk score
434 L
15.3 cu ft
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40VAUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6
Consumption13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.75 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.61 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,413 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 27 km (17 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 34 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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