Car comparison

AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6vsAUDI 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 RS4 Avant (8D/B5)

2.7 T V6

380 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboWagon / estate1999-2001
VS

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

4.2 FSI V8

350 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2008-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    380 hp
    283 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    235 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

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

  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
Power
380hp283kW
350hp261kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
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
61.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
17.0s
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
517km321mi
Calculated
741km460mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,671cc163cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,525mm178in
4,934mm194in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,862mm73in
Height
1,386mm55in
1,521mm60in
Wheelbase
2,607mm103in
2,833mm112in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,530mm60in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
390L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,250L
1,660L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
80L
CO2 emissions
288g/km
257g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6: 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V66,100-7,000 rpm2,500-6,000 rpm7,250 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
MetricAUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 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
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
380 hp
283 kW
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
350 hp
261 kW

AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6 has 30 hp more than AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
440 Nm
325 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
1,620 kg
3,571 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V64.9 s
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V86.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6 and AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8: 1.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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 RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6: 1.2 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
517 km
321 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
380 hp
283 kW
4.9 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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 RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.9 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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
VehicleAUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
Power
380 hp
283 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 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
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 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
517 km
321 mi
741 km
460 mi
CO2 score
288 g/km
257 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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.

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 RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 48 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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

  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 224 km (139 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 175 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 31 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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