Car comparison

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDIvsAUDI A6 (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001 2.7 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

New comparison

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8)

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2023
VS

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001

2.7 V6

250 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2001-2004

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,705 kg
    3,759 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    120 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,370 km
    851 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
Power
204hp152kW
250hp186kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,705kg3,759lb
Gross weight
2,325kg5,126lb
2,255kg4,971lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
76.3s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
74.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
25.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,370km851mi
Calculated
574km357mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu 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
530L
-
Max trunk volume-
434L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
70L
CO2 emissions
120g/km
293g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDIAUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI: 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)40 TDI3,750-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 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 Sedan (C8)40 TDIAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
25.7 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
250 hp
186 kW

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 has 46 hp more than AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6: 46 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
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 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
1,705 kg
3,759 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 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
246 km/h
153 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 Sedan (C8)40 TDI7.6 s
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V67.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI: 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 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6: 7.6 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)40 TDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
1,370 km
851 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 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
246 km/h
153 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 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 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/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 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI 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)40 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.6 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 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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 Sedan (C8)40 TDIAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
Power
204 hp
152 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.4 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 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
1,370 km
851 mi
574 km
357 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
293 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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.

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 Sedan (C8) 40 TDIAUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km21.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi34.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year3,203 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 7.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 796 km (494 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 96 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 173 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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

  • Has 46 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI
AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 V6
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

40 TDI
40 TDI
VS
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIvsAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
2.7 V6
2.7 T V6
VS
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6vsAUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
40 TDI
40 TDI
VS
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIvsAUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
2.7 V6
3.2 FSI V6
VS
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6vsAUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
40 TDI
40 TDI
VS
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIvsAUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
2.7 V6
2.7 T V6
VS
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6vsAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
40 TDI
2.8 V6 30V
VS
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIvsAUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
2.7 V6
3.0 TFSI V6
VS
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6vsAUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
40 TDI
40 TDI
VS
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIvsAUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
40 TDI
2.0 TDI
VS
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIvsAUDIA6 Avant (C9)2.0 TDI
2.7 V6
45 TFSI
VS
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6vsAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
40 TDI
3.0 TDI
VS
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIvsAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI vs AUDI A6 (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 - car comparison - FastVsFaster