Car comparison

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40VvsAUDI A6 (4F/C6) · Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6

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

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AUDI A6 (4F/C6)

4.2 V8 40V

335 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2006
VS

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) · Facelift 2008

3.0 TFSI V6

290 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2008-2011

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,725 kg
    3,803 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    219 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    851 km
    529 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    335 hp
    250 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    546 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
Power
335hp250kW
290hp216kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,725kg3,803lb
Gross weight
2,325kg5,126lb
2,305kg5,082lb
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
62.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
60.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
18.5s
Calculated
18.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
690km429mi
Calculated
851km529mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,916mm194in
4,927mm194in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,843mm112in
2,843mm112in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,612mm63in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,618mm64in
Max trunk volume
546L
546L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions
278g/km
219g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40VAUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V6,600 rpm3,500 rpm6,850 rpm
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V64,850-6,800 rpm2,500-4,850 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.5 s
18.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
290 hp
216 kW

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V has 45 hp more than AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
1,725 kg
3,803 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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI 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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V6.1 s
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V65.9 s

Although AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V has more power, AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V: 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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V: 2.2 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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
690 km
429 mi
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
851 km
529 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
290 hp
216 kW
5.9 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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 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
4,927 mm
194.0 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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI 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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
6.1 s
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.9 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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
Power
335 hp
250 kW
290 hp
216 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Length
4,927 mm
194.0 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
690 km
429 mi
851 km
529 mi
CO2 score
278 g/km
219 g/km
Trunk score
546 L
19.3 cu ft
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 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 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40VAUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 161 km (100 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 59 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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