Car comparison

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6vsAUDI A6 Avant (C8) · Facelift 2023 40 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 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2001-2004
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) · Facelift 2023

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-2025

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    984 km
    612 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Lightest
    1,760 kg
    3,880 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
Power
250hp186kW
204hp152kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,310kg5,093lb
2,425kg5,346lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
80.9s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
80.4s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
27.8s
Calculated
28.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
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Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
598km372mi
Calculated
984km612mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,671cc163cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,796mm189in
4,939mm194in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,477mm58in
1,494mm59in
Wheelbase
2,759mm109in
2,924mm115in
Front track
1,540mm61in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,617mm64in
Trunk volume
455L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,590L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
63L
CO2 emissions
293g/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) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 40 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 (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,450 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 (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.8 s
28.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
154 km/h
96 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 (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
204 hp
152 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6 has 46 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6: 46 hp (34 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 (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
400 Nm
295 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
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
1,770 kg
3,902 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
243 km/h
151 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
241 km/h
150 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 V67.6 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI7.6 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 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6: 5.3 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
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
984 km
612 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
7.6 s
243 km/h
151 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
241 km/h
150 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/h7.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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 (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 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/h7.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 40 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
7.6 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.6 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
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Range score
598 km
372 mi
984 km
612 mi
CO2 score
293 g/km
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Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 46 hp more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Uses 5.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 386 km (240 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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