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AUDI A6 Avant (C8) · Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6vsAUDI 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 (C8) · Facelift 2023

45 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-2025
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 (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    887 km
    551 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
245hp183kW
250hp186kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,570kg5,666lb
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
75.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.2s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
25.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
887km551mi
Calculated
598km372mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,671cc163cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,796mm189in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,569mm62in
Trunk volume
550L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,660L
1,590L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
70L
CO2 emissions-
281g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6: 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 (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V63,500-4,750 rpm1,500-3,250 rpm5,000 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 (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
25.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6 has 5 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 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 (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
1,890 kg
4,167 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 (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
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 (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V66.4 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V67.0 s

Although AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6 has more power, AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6: 0.6 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 (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6: 4.6 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 (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
887 km
551 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 (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
6.4 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 (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 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 (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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 (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI 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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.4 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 (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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 (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 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
887 km
551 mi
598 km
372 mi
CO2 score
-
281 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 289 km (180 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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