Comparison Audi A6 Avant (4B,C5) 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) Tiptronic & Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 4.0 TDI V8 32V (275 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | A6 | A8 |
| Generation: | A6 Avant (4B,C5) | A8 (D3, 4E) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) Tiptronic | 4.0 TDI V8 32V (275 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 1999 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.3 l/100 km | 13.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.2 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.1 l/100 km | 9.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | 0.27 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 219 g/km | 259 g/km |
| Power: | 180 hp | 275 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 3750 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 219 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.1 sec | 6.7 sec |
| Torque: | 370 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm. | 650 Nm @ 1800-2500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AKE, BAU, BDH | ASE |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2496 cm3 | 3936 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l | 12.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6.0 l | 11.5-12 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 19.5 | 17.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 78.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Tiptronic | 6 Tiptronic |
| Length: | 4796 mm | 5051 mm |
| Width: | 1810 mm | 1894 mm |
| Height: | 1479 mm | 1444 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2760 mm | 2944 mm |
| Front track: | 1540 mm | 1629 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1569 mm | 1615 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 455 l | 500 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1590 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | Multi-link suspension |
| Rear suspension: | Semi-independent, spring | Independent on trapezoidal lever |
| Max weight: | 2200 kg | 2540 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1650 kg | 1940 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 100 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1900 kg | 2300 kg |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.68 m | 12.1 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | 2300 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | 95 kg |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 235/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 8J x 17 |