Car comparison

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

4.2 V8 40V

300 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1999-2000
VS

AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6)

3.2 FSI V6

256 hp3123 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2006-2008

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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

  • Lightest
    1,800 kg
    3,968 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.6 L/100 km
    15.1 mpg US
    18.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    727 km
    452 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
300hp224kW
256hp191kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,815kg4,001lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Gross weight
2,355kg5,192lb
2,430kg5,357lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
75.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
82.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
24.0s
Calculated
29.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
626km389mi
Calculated
727km452mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
3,123cc191cu in
Length
4,833mm190in
4,934mm194in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,862mm73in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,519mm60in
Wheelbase
2,759mm109in
2,833mm112in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
455L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,590L
1,660L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
80L
CO2 emissions
314g/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 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40VAUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V: 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 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V6,200 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,450 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 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.0 s
29.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
300 hp
224 kW
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
256 hp
191 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V has 44 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 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V: 44 hp (33 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
400 Nm
295 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 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
1,800 kg
3,968 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 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V6.9 s
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V67.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V and AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: 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 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V: 2.1 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 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
626 km
389 mi
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
727 km
452 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
300 hp
224 kW
6.9 s
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
256 hp
191 kW
7.7 s
240 km/h
149 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 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V 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 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
6.9 s
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
7.7 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 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
256 hp
191 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.7 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
Fuel consumption
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 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
626 km
389 mi
727 km
452 mi
CO2 score
314 g/km
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Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40VAUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6
Consumption13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.93 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.89 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,439 LC/year2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 44 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 101 km (63 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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