Car comparison

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6vsAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001

2.7 T V6

250 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboWagon / estate2001-2004
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016

3.0 TDI

218 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,377 km
    856 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Power
250hp186kW
218hp163kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
2,460kg5,423lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
75.2s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
71.1s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
25.0s
Calculated
26.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
598km372mi
Calculated
1,377km856mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,671cc163cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,796mm189in
4,943mm195in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,477mm58in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,759mm109in
2,912mm115in
Front track
1,540mm61in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,618mm64in
Trunk volume
455L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,590L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
73L
CO2 emissions
281g/km
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V65,800 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,050 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI3,250-5,000 rpm1,250-3,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.0 s
26.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6 has 32 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6: 32 hp (24 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
1,830 kg
4,034 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)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
246 km/h
153 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
237 km/h
147 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)Facelift 20012.7 T V67.0 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI6.8 s

Although AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6 has more power, AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6: 6.4 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
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
598 km
372 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
1,377 km
856 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW
7.0 s
246 km/h
153 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW
6.8 s
237 km/h
147 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)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
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 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)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
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI 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)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
7.0 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
6.8 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)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
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
6.8 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Range score
598 km
372 mi
1,377 km
856 mi
CO2 score
281 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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 A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6

  • Has 32 hp more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 6.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 779 km (484 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 142 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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