Car comparison

AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6vsAUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

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

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AUDI S6 Avant (C8)

3.0 TDI V6

344 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2023
VS

AUDI S6 (4B/C5)

4.2 V8

340 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    344 hp
    257 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    840 km
    522 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
344hp257kW
340hp254kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,655kg5,853lb
2,275kg5,016lb
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
57.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
59.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
21L/100 km11.2mpg US13.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
840km522mi
Calculated
582km361mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,954mm195in
4,833mm190in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,481mm58in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,928mm115in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,620mm64in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,603mm63in
1,590mm63in
Trunk volume
550L
434L
Max trunk volume
1,660L
-
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
82L
CO2 emissions-
338g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V63,850-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V87,000 rpm3,400 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
18.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6
344 hp
257 kW
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
340 hp
254 kW

AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 has 4 hp more than AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 and AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
1,735 kg
3,825 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 (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
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
AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V65.1 s
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V85.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: 0.6 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 (C8)3.0 TDI V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: 6.6 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 (C8)3.0 TDI V6
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6
840 km
522 mi
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
582 km
361 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6
344 hp
257 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
340 hp
254 kW
5.7 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
AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,954 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 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 (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK

AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI 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
AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.1 s
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
5.7 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 (C8)3.0 TDI V6
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
344 hp
257 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,954 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
840 km
522 mi
582 km
361 mi
CO2 score
-
338 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK14.1 L/100 km16.7 mpg US20 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km24.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi39.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal2,115 L559 US gal465 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year3,701 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 280 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 6.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 258 km (161 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 116 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

  • Is 285 kg lighter
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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