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AUDI S4 Avant (B8) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI 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 S4 Avant (B8) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedWagon / estate2011-2014
VS

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

4.2 FSI V8

350 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2008-2011

Comparison overview

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AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,750 kg
    3,858 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    190 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    197 g/km
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
Power
333hp248kW
350hp261kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
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
53.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
726km451mi
Calculated
741km460mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,719mm186in
4,934mm194in
Width
1,826mm72in
1,862mm73in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,521mm60in
Wheelbase
2,811mm111in
2,833mm112in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,539mm61in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
490L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,430L
1,660L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
80L
CO2 emissions
197g/km
257g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 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
MetricAUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 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
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 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 17 hp more than AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
1,750 kg
3,858 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65.1 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 S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8: 1.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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 S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8: 2.4 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
726 km
451 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.1 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,719 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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 S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.1 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
VehicleAUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
Power
333 hp
248 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 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
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,719 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 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
726 km
451 mi
741 km
460 mi
CO2 score
197 g/km
257 g/km
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 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 S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 60 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 15 km (9 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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