Car comparison

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32VvsAUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V

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

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AUDI S8 (D2)

4.2 V8 32V

340 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1998
VS

AUDI A6 (4B/C5)

4.2 V8 40V

300 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2001

Comparison overview

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AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,720 kg
    3,792 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100

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

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.0 L/100 km
    12.4 mpg US
    14.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    631 km
    392 mi
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32VAUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
Power
340hp254kW
300hp224kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,310kg5,093lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
72.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
22.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.8L/100 km11.3mpg US13.6mpg UK
19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
629km391mi
Calculated
631km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
5,034mm198in
4,833mm190in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,453mm57in
Wheelbase
2,882mm113in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,579mm62in
1,590mm63in
Trunk volume
525L
-
Max trunk volume-
434L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
82L
CO2 emissions-
312g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32VAUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40VPowerTorque
  • AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V6,600 rpm3,500 rpm6,850 rpm
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V6,200 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32VAUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
22.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
340 hp
254 kW
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
300 hp
224 kW

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V has 40 hp more than AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V and AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
1,730 kg
3,814 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V5.5 s
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V: 1.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V and AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V: 1.3 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
629 km
391 mi
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
631 km
392 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
340 hp
254 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
300 hp
224 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
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

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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
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

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
5.5 s
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32VAUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
Power
340 hp
254 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
Fuel consumption
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
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
Range score
629 km
391 mi
631 km
392 mi
CO2 score
-
312 g/km
Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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 S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32VAUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V
Consumption14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.03 LC100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.27 LC100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,754 LC/year3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 91 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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

  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 km (1 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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