Car comparison

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40VvsAUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V

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 Avant (4A/C4)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1995-1997

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Lightest
    1,500 kg
    3,307 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.1 L/100 km
    19.4 mpg US
    23.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    889 km
    552 mi
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
300hp224kW
193hp144kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,815kg4,001lb
1,500kg3,307lb
Gross weight
2,355kg5,192lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
75.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
80.0s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
24.0s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
626km389mi
Calculated
889km552mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,833mm190in
4,797mm189in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,759mm109in
2,687mm106in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,524mm60in
Trunk volume
455L
390L
Max trunk volume
1,590L
1,310L
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 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: 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 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.0 s
34.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
148 km/h
92 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 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V has 107 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V: 107 hp (80 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 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
280 Nm
207 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 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
1,500 kg
3,307 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 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
227 km/h
141 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 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V and AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: 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
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V: 4.1 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 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
889 km
552 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 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
8.3 s
227 km/h
141 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 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
8.3 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 (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 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
8.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Fuel consumption
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
626 km
389 mi
889 km
552 mi
CO2 score
314 g/km
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Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40VAUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V
Consumption13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.93 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.89 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,439 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 107 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

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 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Is 315 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 263 km (163 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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