Comparison Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro tiptronic & Audi A6 Avant (4B,C5) 2.7 T V6 (230 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | A8 | A6 |
| Generation: | A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) | A6 Avant (4B,C5) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro tiptronic | 2.7 T V6 (230 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 2002 year | 1998 year |
| Production end: | 2002 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 18.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | 0.29 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 293 g/km | |
| Power: | 260 hp | 230 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 240 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.1 sec | 8.4 sec |
| Torque: | 350 Nm @ 3250 rpm. | 310 Nm/1700-4600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AKC | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 3697 cm3 | 2671 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 6.0 l |
| Coolant: | 11 l | 6.0 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | Turbocharging |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 9.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Tiptronic | |
| Length: | 5034 mm | 4796 mm |
| Width: | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1973 mm | |
| Height: | 1438 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2882 mm | 2759 mm |
| Front track: | 1593 mm | 1540 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1584 mm | 1569 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 455 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1590 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | |
| Rear suspension: | Semi-independent, spring | |
| Max weight: | 2245 kg | 2310 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1645 kg | 1730 kg |
| ABS: | 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%): | 2200 kg | 2100 kg |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.3 m | 11.68 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2000 kg | 1900 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 95 kg | 85 kg |
| Tire size: | 225/60 R16 | 205/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 16 | 7J x 15 |