Car comparison

AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8vsAUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V

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

New comparison

AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5)

4.2 V8

340 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1999-2005
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001

4.2 V8 40V

300 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2003

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,815 kg
    4,001 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.4 L/100 km
    12.1 mpg US
    14.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    314 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    626 km
    389 mi
  • Best economy score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
Power
340hp254kW
300hp224kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,815kg4,001lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
2,355kg5,192lb
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
75.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
22.1s
Calculated
24.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.9L/100 km10.7mpg US12.9mpg UK
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
566km351mi
Calculated
626km389mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,833mm190in
4,833mm190in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,759mm109in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,590mm63in
Trunk volume
455L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,590L
1,590L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
82L
CO2 emissions
348g/km
314g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40VPowerTorque
  • AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V87,000 rpm3,400 rpm7,250 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V6,200 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.1 s
24.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
340 hp
254 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
300 hp
224 kW

AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 has 40 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V and AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V86.8 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 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 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V and AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: 1.4 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
566 km
351 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
626 km
389 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
340 hp
254 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 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 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 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
VehicleAUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
Power
340 hp
254 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
566 km
351 mi
626 km
389 mi
CO2 score
348 g/km
314 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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.

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 S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km22.93 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi36.89 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year3,439 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V

  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 60 km (38 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 34 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8
AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

4.2 V8
4.2 V8
VS
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8vsAUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
4.2 V8 40V
4.2 V8 40V
VS
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40VvsAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
4.2 V8
3.0 TDI V6
VS
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8vsAUDIS6 Avant (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6
4.2 V8 40V
4.2 V8 40V
VS
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40VvsAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
4.2 V8
3.0 TDI V6
VS
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8vsAUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6
4.2 V8 40V
3.0 TFSI V6
VS
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40VvsAUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
4.2 V8
4.0 TFSI V8
VS
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8vsAUDIS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
4.2 V8 40V
3.0 TFSI V6
VS
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40VvsAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
4.2 V8
4.0 TFSI V8
VS
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8vsAUDIS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
4.2 V8 40V
4.2 FSI V8
VS
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40VvsAUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8
4.2 V8
4.0 TFSI V8
VS
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8vsAUDIS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8
4.2 V8 40V
3.0 TFSI V6
VS
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40VvsAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6
AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 vs AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V - car comparison - FastVsFaster