Car comparison

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40VvsAUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

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

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AUDI A6 (4B/C5)

4.2 V8 40V

300 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2001
VS

AUDI A6 (4F/C6)

3.2 FSI V6

255 hp3123 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    233 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    722 km
    448 mi
  • Largest trunk
    546 L
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
300hp224kW
255hp190kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,310kg5,093lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
22.0s
Calculated
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
631km392mi
Calculated
722km448mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
3,123cc191cu in
Length
4,833mm190in
4,916mm194in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,453mm57in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,759mm109in
2,843mm112in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,612mm63in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,618mm64in
Max trunk volume
434L
546L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
70L
CO2 emissions
312g/km
233g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40VAUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V6,200 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V66,500 rpm3,250 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.0 s
21.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
300 hp
224 kW
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
255 hp
190 kW

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V has 45 hp more than AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V: 45 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
1,540 kg
3,395 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)4.2 V8 40V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)4.2 V8 40V6.9 s
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V66.9 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)4.2 V8 40V
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V: 3.3 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 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
166 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
631 km
392 mi
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
722 km
448 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
300 hp
224 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
255 hp
190 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)4.2 V8 40V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Length
4,916 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 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)4.2 V8 40V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI 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
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
6.9 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)4.2 V8 40V
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
166 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
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
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Length
4,916 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
631 km
392 mi
722 km
448 mi
CO2 score
312 g/km
233 g/km
Trunk score
434 L
15.3 cu ft
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
166 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 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) 4.2 V8 40VAUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6
Consumption13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.75 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.61 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,413 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 91 km (56 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 112 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 79 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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