Car comparison

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

2.7 V6

250 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboSedan2001-2004
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001

2.7 T V6

250 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboWagon / estate2001-2004

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.6 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
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
250hp186kW
250hp186kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
68.7s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
75.2s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
23.1s
Calculated
25.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
603km375mi
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
278g/km
281g/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 V6AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 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)Facelift 20012.7 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)Facelift 20012.7 V6AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.1 s
25.0 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 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)Facelift 20012.7 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)Facelift 20012.7 V6
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
1,720 kg
3,792 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)Facelift 20012.7 V6
248 km/h
154 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
246 km/h
153 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)Facelift 20012.7 V66.8 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V67.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 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)Facelift 20012.7 V6
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
603 km
375 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)Facelift 20012.7 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.8 s
248 km/h
154 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW
7.0 s
246 km/h
153 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
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
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 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)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
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 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)Facelift 20012.7 V6
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
7.0 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
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 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
6.8 s
7.0 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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
603 km
375 mi
598 km
372 mi
CO2 score
278 g/km
281 g/km
Trunk score
434 L
15.3 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 km (3 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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