Car comparison

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) · Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8vsAUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

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

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AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) · Facelift 2008

4.2 FSI V8

350 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2008-2011
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6)

3.2 FSI V6

255 hp3123 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2004-2008

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    784 km
    487 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.9 L/100 km
    16.9 mpg US
    20.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    233 g/km
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
350hp261kW
255hp190kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,460kg5,423lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
79.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
19.7s
Calculated
23.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
784km487mi
Calculated
722km448mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
3,123cc191cu in
Length
4,927mm194in
4,933mm194in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,463mm58in
1,463mm58in
Wheelbase
2,843mm112in
2,843mm112in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,612mm63in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,618mm64in
Trunk volume
565L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,660L
1,660L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
70L
CO2 emissions
244g/km
233g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V86,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V66,500 rpm3,250 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.7 s
23.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
350 hp
261 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
255 hp
190 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8 has 95 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8: 95 hp (71 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
1,640 kg
3,616 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 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V86.1 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V67.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8: 0.5 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 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
784 km
487 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
722 km
448 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
350 hp
261 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
255 hp
190 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 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
4,927 mm
194.0 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 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
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 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 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI 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
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
7.2 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 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,927 mm
194.0 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Range score
784 km
487 mi
722 km
448 mi
CO2 score
244 g/km
233 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 95 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 63 km (39 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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