Car comparison

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40VvsAUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6

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 Avant (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001

2.7 T V6

250 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboWagon / estate2001-2004

Comparison overview

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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
  • Most powerful
    335 hp
    250 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.6 L/100 km
    14.2 mpg US
    17.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    281 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    684 km
    425 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
335hp250kW
250hp186kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,805kg3,979lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,435kg5,368lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
66.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.2s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
25.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
684km425mi
Calculated
598km372mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
2,671cc163cu in
Length
4,933mm194in
4,796mm189in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,463mm58in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,843mm112in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,569mm62in
Trunk volume
565L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,660L
1,590L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
70L
CO2 emissions
281g/km
281g/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 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6: 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 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V65,800 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
25.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
160 km/h
99 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 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V has 85 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V: 85 hp (63 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 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
350 Nm
258 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 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
1,720 kg
3,792 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 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
246 km/h
153 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 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V67.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T 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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

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 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
598 km
372 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 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW
7.0 s
246 km/h
153 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 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 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 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
6.2 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
7.0 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 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40VAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
335 hp
250 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Range score
684 km
425 mi
598 km
372 mi
CO2 score
281 g/km
281 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40VAUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 85 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 40 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 85 km (53 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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