Car comparison

AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6vsAUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V

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

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AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5)

2.7 T V6

380 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboWagon / estate1999-2001
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6)

4.2 V8 40V

335 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2004-2006

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    380 hp
    283 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    235 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.6 L/100 km
    14.2 mpg US
    17.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    281 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    684 km
    425 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Power
380hp283kW
335hp250kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,805kg3,979lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,435kg5,368lb
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
61.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
17.0s
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
517km321mi
Calculated
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,671cc163cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,525mm178in
4,933mm194in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,386mm55in
1,463mm58in
Wheelbase
2,607mm103in
2,843mm112in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,612mm63in
Rear track
1,530mm60in
1,618mm64in
Trunk volume
390L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,250L
1,660L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
80L
CO2 emissions
288g/km
281g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40VPowerTorque
  • AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V66,100-7,000 rpm2,500-6,000 rpm7,250 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V6,600 rpm3,500 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 s
20.0 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
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
380 hp
283 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW

AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6 has 45 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V and AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6: 45 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
1,805 kg
3,979 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V64.9 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V: 1.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
517 km
321 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
684 km
425 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
380 hp
283 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
6.2 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.9 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
6.2 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Power
380 hp
283 kW
335 hp
250 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 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
517 km
321 mi
684 km
425 mi
CO2 score
288 g/km
281 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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 RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 49 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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 167 km (104 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 175 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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