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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TFSI evsAUDI 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 Sedan (C8)

50 TFSI e

252 hp1984 ccHybridAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
VS

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001

2.7 V6

250 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboSedan2001-2004

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TFSI e

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    2.0 L/100 km
    117.6 mpg US
    141.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    2,600 km
    1,616 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    100/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TFSI eAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
Power
252hp188kW
250hp186kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
2,010kg4,431lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,610kg5,754lb
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
68.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.7s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
20.1s
Calculated
23.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
2L/100 km117.6mpg US141.2mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
2,600km1,616mi
Calculated
603km375mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,671cc163cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,796mm189in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,453mm57in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,569mm62in
Trunk volume
360L
-
Max trunk volume-
434L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
52L
70L
CO2 emissions-
278g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TFSI eAUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TFSI e: 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 Sedan (C8)50 TFSI e5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,250 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 Sedan (C8)50 TFSI eAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.1 s
23.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
248 km/h
154 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
105 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TFSI e
252 hp
188 kW
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
250 hp
186 kW

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TFSI e has 2 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 Sedan (C8) 50 TFSI e: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TFSI e
370 Nm
273 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 Sedan (C8)50 TFSI e
2,010 kg
4,431 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 Sedan (C8)50 TFSI e
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 Sedan (C8)50 TFSI e6.2 s
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V66.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TFSI e and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6: 0.6 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 Sedan (C8)50 TFSI e
2.0 L/100 km
117.6 mpg US
141.2 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 Sedan (C8) 50 TFSI e and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6: 9.6 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 Sedan (C8)50 TFSI e
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 Sedan (C8)50 TFSI e
2,600 km
1,616 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 Sedan (C8)50 TFSI e
252 hp
188 kW
6.2 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 Sedan (C8)50 TFSI e
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 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 Sedan (C8)50 TFSI e
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
2.0 L/100 km
117.6 mpg US
141.2 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 Sedan (C8) 50 TFSI e 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 Sedan (C8)50 TFSI e
2.0 L/100 km
117.6 mpg US
141.2 mpg UK
6.2 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 Sedan (C8)50 TFSI e
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
2.0 L/100 km
117.6 mpg US
141.2 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 Sedan (C8)50 TFSI eAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
2,010 kg
4,431 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
2.0 L/100 km
117.6 mpg US
141.2 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 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
2,600 km
1,616 mi
603 km
375 mi
CO2 score
-
278 g/km
Trunk score
360 L
12.7 cu ft
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TFSI eAUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6
Consumption2 L/100 km117.6 mpg US141.2 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km3.50 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi5.63 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used300 L79 US gal66 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost525.00 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TFSI e

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 9.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1,997 km (1,241 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Is 350 kg lighter
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 74 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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