Car comparison

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40VvsAUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) · Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8

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 V8 40V

335 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2004-2006
VS

AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) · Facelift 2008

4.2 FSI V8

350 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2008-2011

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8

  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.3 L/100 km
    15.4 mpg US
    18.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    257 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    741 km
    460 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,805 kg
    3,979 lb
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
Power
335hp250kW
350hp261kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,805kg3,979lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,435kg5,368lb
2,510kg5,534lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
684km425mi
Calculated
741km460mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,933mm194in
4,934mm194in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,862mm73in
Height
1,463mm58in
1,521mm60in
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
281g/km
257g/km

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 V8 40VAUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V6,600 rpm3,500 rpm6,850 rpm
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V86,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
20.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
350 hp
261 kW

AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8 has 15 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V and AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
440 Nm
325 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 V8 40V
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
1,880 kg
4,145 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 V8 40V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
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 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V6.2 s
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V86.3 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V and AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8: 0.1 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 V8 40V
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V: 0.9 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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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 V8 40V
684 km
425 mi
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
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 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
350 hp
261 kW
6.3 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 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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
4,934 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,521 mm
59.9 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 V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 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 V8 40V
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
6.2 s
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
6.3 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 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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 V8 40VAUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
Power
335 hp
250 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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
1,521 mm
59.9 in
Range score
684 km
425 mi
741 km
460 mi
CO2 score
281 g/km
257 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40VAUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 57 km (35 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 24 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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