Car comparison

AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8vsHolden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS

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

Holden Commodore (VT)

5.7 i V8 SS

306 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2002

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    193 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    69/100

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS

  • Highest torque
    460 Nm
    339 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Power
340hp254kW
306hp228kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
460Nm339lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,300kg5,071lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
60.0s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
24.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
21.8L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
573km356mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,833mm190in
4,964mm195in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,443mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,759mm109in
2,788mm110in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
434L
475L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
75L
CO2 emissions
343g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SSPowerTorque
  • AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS: 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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS5,200 rpm4,400 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
24.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
162 km/h
101 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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
306 hp
228 kW

AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 has 34 hp more than Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS.

The biggest power difference is between Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS and AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: 34 hp (25 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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
460 Nm
339 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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
234 km/h
145 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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 and Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS: 0.2 s.

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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
306 hp
228 kW
6.9 s
234 km/h
145 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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Power
340 hp
254 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
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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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
573 km
356 mi
-
CO2 score
343 g/km
-
Trunk score
434 L
15.3 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
187 hp/t
139 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 S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8
Consumption14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,754 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Has 41 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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