Comparison Audi A8 Long (D3, 4E) 6.0 W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & Audi A6 Avant (4B,C5, facelift 2001) 3.0 V6 (220 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | A8 | A6 |
| Generation: | A8 Long (D3, 4E) | A6 Avant (4B,C5, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 6.0 W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | 3.0 V6 (220 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2004 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 20.5 l/100 km | 13.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.9 l/100 km | 7.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13.8 l/100 km | 9.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.27 | 0.32 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 4 |
| CO2 emissions: | 233 g/km | |
| Power: | 450 hp | 220 hp |
| Max power in: | 6500 rpm. | 6300 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 241 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.1 sec | 7.7 sec |
| Torque: | 580 Nm @ 4000-4700 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BHT, BSB, BTE | ASN |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 5998 cm3 | 2976 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 12.5 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 18.9 l | 6.0 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | W engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 12 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.75 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90.2 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Tiptronic | vario |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 5181 mm | 4796 mm |
| Width: | 1894 mm | 1810 mm |
| Height: | 1455 mm | 1452 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3074 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1629 mm | 1540 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1615 mm | 1569 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 455 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1590 l | |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Semi-independent, spring |
| Max weight: | 2545 kg | 2085 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1995 kg | 1535 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 | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1900 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.5 m | 11.68 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | |
| Tire size: | 255/40 R19 | 215/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R19 | 7J x 16 |