Comparison Audi A6 Avant (4B,C5) 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & Audi A8 (D4, 4H) 3.0 TDI V6 (250 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | A6 | A8 |
| Generation: | A6 Avant (4B,C5) | A8 (D4, 4H) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | 3.0 TDI V6 (250 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 1999 year | 2010 year |
| Production end: | 2000 year | 2011 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 18.4 l/100 km | 7.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.0 l/100 km | 5.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.4 l/100 km | 6.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.34 | 0.26 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 82 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | Euro 5 |
| CO2 emissions: | 298 g/km | 169 g/km |
| Power: | 260 hp | 250 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4000-4500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 245 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.8 sec | 6.1 sec |
| Torque: | 350 Nm @ 3250 rpm. | 550 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | CDTA, CMHA | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3697 cm3 | 2967 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 6.4 l |
| Coolant: | 11.0 l | 11.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 16.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.4 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Tiptronic | 8 Tiptronic |
| Length: | 4833 mm | 5137 mm |
| Width: | 1850 mm | 1949 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2111 mm | |
| Height: | 1465 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2759 mm | 2992 mm |
| Front track: | 1578 mm | 1644 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1590 mm | 1635 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 120 mm | |
| Front overhang: | 1003 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1142 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 455 l | 510 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1590 l | 906 l |
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | Multi-link suspension |
| Rear suspension: | Semi-independent, spring | Independent on trapezoidal lever |
| Max weight: | 2300 kg | 2530 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1720 kg | 1840 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 100 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2100 kg | 2200 kg |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.68 m | 12.3 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2100 kg | 2200 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | 95 kg |
| Tire size: | 235/50 R16 | 235/60 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 16 | 8.0J x 17 |