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AUDI A6 Avant (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 Avant (4B/C5)

4.2 V8 40V

300 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1999-2000
VS

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001

2.7 V6

250 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2001-2004

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    626 km
    389 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

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

  • Lightest
    1,705 kg
    3,759 lb
  • 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 economy score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
Power
300hp224kW
250hp186kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,815kg4,001lb
1,705kg3,759lb
Gross weight
2,355kg5,192lb
2,255kg4,971lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
75.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
74.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
24.0s
Calculated
25.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg 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
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
626km389mi
Calculated
574km357mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
2,671cc163cu in
Length
4,833mm190in
4,796mm189in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,453mm57in
Wheelbase
2,759mm109in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,569mm62in
Trunk volume
455L
-
Max trunk volume
1,590L
434L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
70L
CO2 emissions
314g/km
293g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40VAUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (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 Avant (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 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.0 s
25.7 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
300 hp
224 kW
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
250 hp
186 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (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 Avant (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 Avant (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 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
1,705 kg
3,759 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 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V6.9 s
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V67.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6: 0.5 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 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V: 0.9 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 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
626 km
389 mi
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
574 km
357 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
300 hp
224 kW
6.9 s
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
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 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
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 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
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 Avant (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 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
6.9 s
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
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 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
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 Avant (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
7.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
Fuel consumption
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 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
626 km
389 mi
574 km
357 mi
CO2 score
314 g/km
293 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40VAUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6
Consumption13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.93 LC100 km21.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.89 LC100 mi34.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,439 LC/year3,203 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 52 km (32 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 21 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 21 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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