Car comparison

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40VvsAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI 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 Avant (4G/C7)

3.0 BiTDI V6

313 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2011-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    166 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,032 km
    641 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

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
  • Lightest
    1,745 kg
    3,847 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
Power
335hp250kW
313hp233kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,855kg4,090lb
Gross weight
2,325kg5,126lb
2,485kg5,478lb
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
55.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
18.5s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
350Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
690km429mi
Calculated
1,032km641mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,916mm194in
4,926mm194in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,843mm112in
2,912mm115in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,874mm74in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,618mm64in
Ground clearance-
117mm5in
Trunk volume-
565L
Max trunk volume
546L
1,680L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
65L
CO2 emissions
278g/km
166g/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 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI 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 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V63,900-4,500 rpm1,450-2,800 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.5 s
16.8 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
180 km/h
112 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 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
313 hp
233 kW

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V has 22 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 and AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V: 22 hp (16 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 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
650 Nm
479 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 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
1,855 kg
4,090 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 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI 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 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V65.3 s

Although AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V has more power, AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 and AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V: 0.8 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 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 and AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V: 5.3 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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
169 hp/t
126 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 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
1,032 km
641 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 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
313 hp
233 kW
5.3 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 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,926 mm
193.9 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI 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 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.3 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 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
Power
335 hp
250 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
5.3 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
1,855 kg
4,090 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,926 mm
193.9 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
690 km
429 mi
1,032 km
641 mi
CO2 score
278 g/km
166 g/km
Trunk score
546 L
19.3 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 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 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6

  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 342 km (213 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 19 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 112 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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