Compare Audi S4 Avant B5 vs BMW 3 Series Touring G21 vs Audi A6 Avant C8

Variants
318d
318d AT
318i AT
320d
320d AT
320d xDrive AT
320e AT
320e xDrive AT
320i AT
330d AT
330d xDrive AT
330d MHEV AT
330d MHEV xDrive AT
330e AT
330e xDrive AT
330i AT
330i xDrive AT
M340d xDrive AT
M340i xDrive AT
35 TDI DCT
40 TDI DCT
40 TDI quattro DCT
45 TDI quattro AT
45 TFSI DCT
45 TFSI quattro DCT
45 TFSI ultra DCT
45 TFSI ultra quattro DCT
50 TDI quattro AT
50 TFSI e quattro DCT
55 TFSI e quattro DCT
55 TFSI quattro DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
390 L / 13.8 cu-ft ~ 1250 L / 44.1 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
550 kg / 1213 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
225/45 R17
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
12.1 m / 39.7 ft

Construction

Body Style
5-door Station Wagon

Dimensions

Size | Height
1396 mm / 55.0 in
Size | Length
4488 mm / 176.7 in
4939 mm / 194.4 in
Size | Width
1733 mm / 68.2 in
1886 mm / 74.3 in | 2110 mm / 83.1 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1498.0 mm / 59.0 in
1630.0 mm / 64.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1490.0 mm / 58.7 in
1617.0 mm / 63.7 in
Weight
1540.0 kg / 3395.1 lbs
Wheel Size
7.5J x 17
Wheelbase
2607 mm / 102.6 in
2851 mm / 112.2 in
2924 mm / 115.1 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.4 sec
CO2 Emission
271 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
Fuel Economy
11.3 L/100km / 20.8 MPG (combined) | 15.8 L/100km / 14.9 MPG (urban) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Engine
AGB, AZB
Engine | Bore
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
2.7 L / 163.0 cu-in / 2671.0 cc
Engine | Power
265.0 hp / 197.6 kW @ 5800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
99.2 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
86.4 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque
400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 1850-3600 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Production

Availability
1997 ~ 2001
Debut
2018 Geneva Motor Show
Made In
Germany

Reviews

Neofiliac score
63%
75%
74%
Pros
  • Multi-link + double-wishbone suspension setup
  • Good 5-valve V6 engine
  • Good 6-speed manual transmission
  • Good performance
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Low fuel consumption
  • Highly competitive in its class
  • Improved suspension setup
  • Superb styling
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Low fuel consumption
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • Styled like the normal A4 Avant
  • Complex emission control systems
  • Engine downsizing

Price

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