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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 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2001-2004
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AUDI A6 (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001

2.7 V6 (Stage 2)

325 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2001-2004
VS

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001

2.7 V6 (Stage 1)

295 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2001-2004
VS

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001

2.7 V6

250 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-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
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    281 km/h
    175 mph
  • Most powerful
    375 hp
    280 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,705 kg
    3,759 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    220 hp/t
    164 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.2 L/100 km
    19.3 mpg US
    23.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.1 L/100 km
    13.0 mpg US
    15.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    293 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    574 km
    357 mi
  • Largest trunk
    434 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • 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
1,705kg3,759lb
1,705kg3,759lb
1,705kg3,759lb
1,705kg3,759lb
Gross weight
2,255kg4,971lb
2,255kg4,971lb
2,255kg4,971lb
2,255kg4,971lb
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
+36 km/h
268 km/h
167 mph
+23 km/h
259 km/h
161 mph
+14 km/h
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph-12.4 s
Calculated
66.5s99% target: 265 km/h / 165 mph-7.7 s
Calculated
69.3s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph-4.9 s
Calculated
74.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s-1.7 s
6.3s-1.1 s
6.7s-0.7 s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
16.4s-9.2 s
Calculated
19.1s-6.6 s
Calculated
21.2s-4.5 s
Calculated
25.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s-1.6 s
Calculated
6.0s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.4s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg 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
13.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.2s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
277Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
574km357mi
Calculated
574km357mi
Calculated
574km357mi
Calculated
574km357mi
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
293g/km
293g/km
293g/km
293g/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
5.5 s
6.0 s
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.3 s
6.7 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.4 s
19.1 s
21.2 s
25.7 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
268 km/h
167 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
9.7 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.1 s
12.4 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.2 s
14.6 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
172 km/h
107 mph
167 km/h
104 mph
158 km/h
98 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: 1.7 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
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 2)325 hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 1)295 hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6250 hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 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
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 2)325 hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 1)295 hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6250 hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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
5.7 s
281 km/h
175 mph
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 2)325 hp
325 hp
242 kW
6.3 s
268 km/h
167 mph
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 1)295 hp
295 hp
220 kW
6.7 s
259 km/h
161 mph
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6250 hp
250 hp
186 kW
7.4 s
245 km/h
152 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/h5.7 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 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/h6.3 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 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/h6.7 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 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/h7.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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/h5.7 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 2)325 hp
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 1)295 hp
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6250 hp
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 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
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
5.7 s
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 2)325 hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
6.3 s
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 1)295 hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
6.7 s
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6250 hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
7.4 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
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 2)325 hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6 (Stage 1)295 hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6250 hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 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
5.7 s
6.3 s
6.7 s
7.4 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
268 km/h
167 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
Fuel consumption
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 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
574 km
357 mi
574 km
357 mi
574 km
357 mi
574 km
357 mi
CO2 score
293 g/km
293 g/km
293 g/km
293 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
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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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
Consumption12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.35 LC100 km21.35 LC100 km21.35 LC100 km21.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.36 LC100 mi34.36 LC100 mi34.36 LC100 mi34.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,203 LC/year3,203 LC/year3,203 LC/year3,203 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 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 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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