Car comparison

Opel Omega B Caravan · Facelift 1999 5.7 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.

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Opel Omega B Caravan · Facelift 1999

5.7 V8

310 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2000-2001
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001

4.2 V8 40V

300 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2003

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Opel Omega B Caravan Facelift 1999 5.7 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,690 kg
    3,726 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    183 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.0 L/100 km
    13.1 mpg US
    15.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    626 km
    389 mi
  • Best economy score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
Power
310hp231kW
300hp224kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
2,295kg5,060lb
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
75.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
22.5s
Calculated
24.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
536km333mi
Calculated
626km389mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,665cc346cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,898mm193in
4,833mm190in
Width
1,776mm70in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,540mm61in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,730mm107in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,510mm59in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,530mm60in
1,590mm63in
Trunk volume
540L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,800L
1,590L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
82L
CO2 emissions-
314g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Opel Omega B Caravan Facelift 1999 5.7 V8AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40VPowerTorque
  • Opel Omega B Caravan Facelift 1999 5.7 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
OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V85,600 rpm4,400 rpm5,850 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
MetricOpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 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
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 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
14.9 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
OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8
310 hp
231 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
300 hp
224 kW

Opel Omega B Caravan Facelift 1999 5.7 V8 has 10 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 Opel Omega B Caravan Facelift 1999 5.7 V8: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8
450 Nm
332 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
OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8
1,690 kg
3,726 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
OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 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
OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V87.0 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V6.9 s

Although Opel Omega B Caravan Facelift 1999 5.7 V8 has more power, AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V and Opel Omega B Caravan Facelift 1999 5.7 V8: 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
OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 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 Opel Omega B Caravan Facelift 1999 5.7 V8: 0.9 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
OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 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
OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8
536 km
333 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
OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8
310 hp
231 kW
7.0 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
OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,898 mm
192.8 in
Height
1,540 mm
60.6 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
OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 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

Opel Omega B Caravan Facelift 1999 5.7 V8 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
OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
7.0 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
OpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 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
VehicleOpelOmega B CaravanFacelift 19995.7 V8AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
Power
310 hp
231 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,898 mm
192.8 in
Height
1,540 mm
60.6 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
536 km
333 mi
626 km
389 mi
CO2 score
-
314 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 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
VehicleOpel Omega B Caravan Facelift 1999 5.7 V8AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V
Consumption14 L/100 km16.8 mpg US20.2 mpg UK13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.50 LC100 km22.93 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.43 LC100 mi36.89 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,100 L555 US gal462 UK gal1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,675 LC/year3,439 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Omega B Caravan Facelift 1999 5.7 V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 90 km (56 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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