Car comparison

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 FSI V8vsAUDI A6 allroad (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 Avant (4F/C6)

4.2 FSI V8

350 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2006-2008
VS

AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6)

3.2 FSI V6

256 hp3123 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2006-2008

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Lightest
    1,760 kg
    3,880 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.6 L/100 km
    15.1 mpg US
    18.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    741 km
    460 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
350hp261kW
256hp191kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,760kg3,880lb
Gross weight
2,460kg5,423lb
2,390kg5,269lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
65.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
77.7s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
19.6s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
188Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
734km456mi
Calculated
741km460mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
3,123cc191cu in
Length
4,933mm194in
4,934mm194in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,862mm73in
Height
1,463mm58in
1,519mm60in
Wheelbase
2,843mm112in
2,833mm112in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
565L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,660L
1,660L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions
259g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 FSI V8AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V86,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 rpm
AUDIA6 allroad (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 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.6 s
26.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8
350 hp
261 kW
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
256 hp
191 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 FSI V8 has 94 hp more than AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 FSI V8: 94 hp (70 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
AUDIA6 allroad (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 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
1,760 kg
3,880 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 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
242 km/h
150 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V86.1 s
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V67.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: 1.1 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 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8
734 km
456 mi
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
741 km
460 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8
350 hp
261 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
256 hp
191 kW
7.2 s
242 km/h
150 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 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 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
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,934 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,519 mm
59.8 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 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 FSI V8 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 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
6.1 s
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
7.2 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 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
256 hp
191 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,934 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,519 mm
59.8 in
Range score
734 km
456 mi
741 km
460 mi
CO2 score
259 g/km
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Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 FSI V8AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 94 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 46 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 km (4 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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