Car comparison

AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8vsAUDI S6 Avant (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 (4B/C5)

4.2 V8

340 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2005
VS

AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5)

4.2 V8

340 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1999-2005

Comparison overview

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AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 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
    1,760 kg
    3,880 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    193 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.8 L/100 km
    10.8 mpg US
    13.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    343 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    573 km
    356 mi
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
340hp254kW
340hp254kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
2,300kg5,071lb
2,355kg5,192lb
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
70.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
22.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.8L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
21.9L/100 km10.7mpg US12.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
573km356mi
Calculated
566km351mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,833mm190in
4,833mm190in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,443mm57in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,759mm109in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,590mm63in
Trunk volume
434L
455L
Max trunk volume-
1,590L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
82L
CO2 emissions
343g/km
348g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V87,000 rpm3,400 rpm7,250 rpm
AUDIS6 Avant (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 (4B/C5)4.2 V8AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
22.1 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
2.6 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
12.4 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
340 hp
254 kW
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
340 hp
254 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
AUDIS6 Avant (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 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
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 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS6 Avant (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 (4B/C5)4.2 V86.7 s
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V86.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 and AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
573 km
356 mi
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
566 km
351 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
340 hp
254 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
340 hp
254 kW
6.8 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 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 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
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

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 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
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

AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
6.7 s
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
6.8 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 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
573 km
356 mi
566 km
351 mi
CO2 score
343 g/km
348 g/km
Trunk score
434 L
15.3 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8
Consumption14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.03 LC100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.27 LC100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,754 LC/year3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 8 km (5 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

  • Has 21 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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