Car comparison

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40VvsAUDI V8 (D11) 4.2

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 V8 (D11)

4.2

280 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1991-1993

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • 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 economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40VAUDIV8 (D11)4.2
Power
300hp224kW
280hp209kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,310kg5,093lb
2,310kg5,093lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
249 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.8s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
22.0s
Calculated
23.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
631km392mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,833mm190in
4,874mm192in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,453mm57in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,759mm109in
2,702mm106in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,514mm60in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume-
570L
Max trunk volume
434L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
80L
CO2 emissions
312g/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 V8 (D11) 4.2PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2: 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
AUDIV8 (D11)4.25,800 rpm4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40VAUDIV8 (D11)4.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.0 s
23.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
249 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
163 km/h
101 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
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
280 hp
209 kW

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V has 20 hp more than AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2 and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V: 20 hp (15 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
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
400 Nm
295 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
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
1,710 kg
3,770 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
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
249 km/h
155 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
AUDIV8 (D11)4.26.8 s

Although AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V has more power, AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2 and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V: 0.1 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)4.2 V8 40V
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

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
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
280 hp
209 kW
6.8 s
249 km/h
155 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
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,874 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40VAUDIV8 (D11)4.2
Power
300 hp
224 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 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
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,874 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Range score
631 km
392 mi
-
CO2 score
312 g/km
-
Trunk score
434 L
15.3 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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 40V
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) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 136 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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