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Audi A6 4.2L V8 quattro 5AT (300 HP)

Audi A6 · 1997 - 2001 · Petrol

The Audi A6 4.2L V8 quattro 5AT (300 HP) produces 300 hp and 400 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds and reaches 249 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 13.0 l/100 km, equal to 312 g CO2 per km.

Power
300 hp
Torque
400 Nm
0–100
6.9 s
Top speed
249 km/h

Engine

Power 300 hp
Power (kW) 221 kW
Torque 400 Nm
Displacement 4,172 cc
Cylinders V8
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol

Performance

Top speed 249 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 6.9 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 13.0 l/100 km
City consumption 19.0 l/100 km
Highway consumption 9.5 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 312 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,796 mm
Width 1,811 mm
Height 1,453 mm
Wheelbase 2,761 mm
Ground clearance 109 mm
Cargo volume 549 l
Unladen weight 1,725 kg
Gross weight limit 2,290 kg
Tyre size 205/55 R16W
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Audi A6 4.2L V8 quattro 5AT (300 HP) compared with 3,663 trims of other cars from the 1994–2000 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 300 hp 147 hp
better than 95%
Torque 400 Nm 226 Nm
better than 93%
Top speed 249 km/h 197 km/h
better than 94%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 6.9 s 11.2 s
better than 93%
Combined consumption 13.0 l/100 km 8.6 l/100 km
better than 5%
CO2 emissions 312 g/km 206 g/km
better than 5%
Cargo volume 549 l 480 l
better than 91%
Unladen weight 1,725 kg 1,349 kg
better than 9%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Compare

Trims and engine versions — Audi A6

Trims and engine versions — Audi A6
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
1.9L TDI 4AT (110 HP) Diesel 110 hp 235 Nm 14.5 s 188 km/h 6.8 l/100 km 184 g/km
1.9L TDI 5MT (110 HP) Diesel 110 hp 235 Nm 12.7 s 192 km/h 5.7 l/100 km 154 g/km
1.9L TDI 5MT (115 HP) Diesel 115 hp 285 Nm 11.6 s 196 km/h 5.6 l/100 km 150 g/km
1.8L 5MT (125 HP) Petrol 125 hp 168 Nm 11.4 s 201 km/h 8.6 l/100 km 206 g/km
1.8L 4AT (125 HP) Petrol 125 hp 168 Nm 13.1 s 196 km/h 9.2 l/100 km 221 g/km
2.5L TDI quattro 6MT (150 HP) Diesel 150 hp 310 Nm 9.9 s 216 km/h 7.9 l/100 km 213 g/km
2.5L TDI quattro 5AT (150 HP) Diesel 150 hp 310 Nm 10.8 s 209 km/h 8.9 l/100 km 240 g/km
2.5L TDI 6MT (150 HP) Diesel 150 hp 310 Nm 9.7 s 217 km/h 6.9 l/100 km 186 g/km
2.5L TDI 5AT (150 HP) Diesel 150 hp 310 Nm 10.5 s 212 km/h 8.0 l/100 km 216 g/km
1.8L T 5MT (150 HP) Petrol 150 hp 210 Nm 9.7 s 216 km/h 8.5 l/100 km 204 g/km
1.8L T quattro 5MT (150 HP) Petrol 150 hp 210 Nm 9.7 s 214 km/h 9.4 l/100 km 226 g/km
1.8L T CVT (150 HP) Petrol 150 hp 210 Nm 9.6 s 214 km/h 8.5 l/100 km 204 g/km