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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V

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

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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014

2.0 TFSI

252 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2016
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5)

4.2 V8 40V

300 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1999-2000

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    146 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,048 km
    651 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSIAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
Power
252hp188kW
300hp224kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
2,290kg5,049lb
2,355kg5,192lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
76.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
22.5s
Calculated
24.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,048km651mi
Calculated
626km389mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,943mm195in
4,833mm190in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,912mm115in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,590mm63in
Trunk volume
565L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,680L
1,590L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
82L
CO2 emissions
146g/km
314g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSIAUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI5,000-5,900 rpm1,600-4,700 rpm6,150 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V6,200 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSIAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.5 s
24.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
102 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
252 hp
188 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
300 hp
224 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V has 48 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V: 48 hp (36 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
1,815 kg
4,001 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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI6.9 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V6.9 s

Although AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V has more power, AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V: 6.9 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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
1,048 km
651 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
626 km
389 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
252 hp
188 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
300 hp
224 kW
6.9 s
250 km/h
155 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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 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
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
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

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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
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

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI 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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.9 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

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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSIAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
Power
252 hp
188 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,048 km
651 mi
626 km
389 mi
CO2 score
146 g/km
314 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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 (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSIAUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km22.93 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi36.89 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year3,439 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 6.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 422 km (262 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 168 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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