Car comparison

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6vsAUDI 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 S4 (8D/B5)

2.7 BiTurbo V6

265 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboSedan1997-2001
VS

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001

2.7 V6

250 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboSedan2001-2004

Comparison overview

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AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.8 L/100 km
    14.9 mpg US
    17.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    271 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
Power
265hp198kW
250hp186kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
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
55.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.7s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
23.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
549km341mi
Calculated
603km375mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,671cc163cu in
2,671cc163cu in
Length
4,483mm176in
4,796mm189in
Width
1,733mm68in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,396mm55in
1,453mm57in
Wheelbase
2,607mm103in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,498mm59in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,490mm59in
1,569mm62in
Trunk volume
440L
-
Max trunk volume-
434L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
70L
CO2 emissions
271g/km
278g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V65,800 rpm1,850-3,600 rpm6,050 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
MetricAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 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
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
265 hp
198 kW
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
250 hp
186 kW

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 has 15 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 S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
1,510 kg
3,329 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V65.6 s
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V66.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6: 1.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
549 km
341 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
265 hp
198 kW
5.6 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,483 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,396 mm
55.0 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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 S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
5.6 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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
VehicleAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,483 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,396 mm
55.0 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
549 km
341 mi
603 km
375 mi
CO2 score
271 g/km
278 g/km
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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 S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 7 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
  • Largest trunk

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

  • Has 55 km (34 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

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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