Comparison Audi A6 Avant (4F,C6) 3.2 FSI V6 (255 Hp) Multitronic & BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 (431 Hp) DCT & Audi A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 3.2 FSI V6 (260 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Audi | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | A6 | M3 | A8 |
| Generation: | A6 Avant (4F,C6) | M3 (F80) | A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.2 FSI V6 (255 Hp) Multitronic | 3.0 (431 Hp) DCT | 3.2 FSI V6 (260 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 2004 year | 2014 year | 2005 year |
| Production end: | 2008 year | 2020 year | 2007 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.9 l/100 km | 11.1 l/100 km | 16.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.2 l/100 km | 6.7 l/100 km | 7.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.7 l/100 km | 8.3 l/100 km | 10.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | 0.34 | 0.27 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 60 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 6 | Euro 4 |
| CO2 emissions: | 233 g/km | 194 g/km | |
| Power: | 255 hp | 431 hp | 260 hp |
| Max power in: | 6500 rpm. | 5500-7300 rpm. | 6500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.2 sec | 4.1 sec | 7.7 sec |
| Torque: | 330 Nm @ 3250 rpm. | 550 Nm @ 1850-5500 rpm. | 330 Nm @ 3250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AUK, BKH | S55B30 | BPK |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3123 cm3 | 2979 cm3 | 3123 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 6.5 l | 8.1 l |
| Coolant: | 12.0 l | 13.9 l | 12.0 l |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Direct injection | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-power turbo | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 12.5 | 10.2 | 12.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 92.8 mm | 89.6 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | 84 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | Multitronic | 7 DCT | 6 Tiptronic |
| Length: | 4933 mm | 4671 mm | 5062 mm |
| Width: | 1855 mm | 1877 mm | 1894 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2037 mm | ||
| Height: | 1463 mm | 1424 mm | 1444 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2843 mm | 2812 mm | 2944 mm |
| Front track: | 1612 mm | 1579 mm | 1629 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1618 mm | 1603 mm | 1615 mm |
| Front overhang: | 811 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1048 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 565 l | 480 l | 500 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1660 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | Independent, spring | Multi-link suspension |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Multi-link independent | Independent on trapezoidal lever |
| Max weight: | 2270 kg | 2100 kg | 2385 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1640 kg | 1560 kg | 1785 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 75 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2000 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.9 m | 12.2 m | 12.1 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 225/55 R16 | 255/40 ZR18 95Y; 275/40 ZR18 99Y | 235/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 16 | 9.0J x 18; 10.0J x 18 | R17 |