Car comparison

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001 4.2 V8vsHolden Caprice (WH) 5.7 i V8

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

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AUDI A6 (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001

4.2 V8

300 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2001-2004
VS

Holden Caprice (WH)

5.7 i V8

306 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2006

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Holden Caprice (WH) 5.7 i V8

  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    460 Nm
    339 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,735 kg
    3,825 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    176 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    560 L

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
Power
300hp224kW
306hp228kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
460Nm339lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,290kg5,049lb
-
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
23.3s
Calculated
25.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
19.3L/100 km12.2mpg US14.6mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
631km392mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,833mm190in
5,237mm206in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,847mm73in
Height
1,453mm57in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,759mm109in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,577mm62in
Trunk volume-
560L
Max trunk volume
434L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
75L
CO2 emissions
312g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8Holden Caprice (WH) 5.7 i V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Holden Caprice (WH) 5.7 i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V86,200 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,450 rpm
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V85,200 rpm4,400 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.3 s
25.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8
300 hp
224 kW
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
306 hp
228 kW

Holden Caprice (WH) 5.7 i V8 has 6 hp more than AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 and Holden Caprice (WH) 5.7 i V8: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
460 Nm
339 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
1,735 kg
3,825 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 (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8
250 km/h
155 mph
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V86.9 s
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V87.7 s

Although Holden Caprice (WH) 5.7 i V8 has more power, AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 and Holden Caprice (WH) 5.7 i V8: 0.8 s.

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 20014.2 V8
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
176 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8
300 hp
224 kW
6.9 s
250 km/h
155 mph
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
306 hp
228 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 20014.2 V8
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,453 mm
57.2 in
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,237 mm
206.2 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
Power
300 hp
224 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.7 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,453 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,237 mm
206.2 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
631 km
392 mi
-
CO2 score
312 g/km
-
Trunk score
434 L
15.3 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
176 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 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 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8
Consumption13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8

  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Holden Caprice (WH) 5.7 i V8

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 126 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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