Car comparison

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6vsAlpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Disel

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7)

3.0 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2014
VS

Alpina D3 Touring (E91)

2.0 Bi-Turbo Disel

214 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTwin-turboWagon / estate2008-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,271 km
    790 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Disel

  • Lightest
    1,625 kg
    3,583 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Disel
Power
245hp183kW
214hp160kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,625kg3,583lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
2,090kg4,608lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
62.8s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
74.1s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
22.2s
Calculated
26.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
324Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
277Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,271km790mi
Calculated
1,109km689mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,926mm194in
4,541mm179in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,912mm115in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,513mm60in
Ground clearance
117mm5in
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Trunk volume
565L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,680L
1,385L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
61L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Bi-Turbo DiselPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Disel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V64,000-4,500 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,750 rpm
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Disel4,100 rpm2,000 rpm4,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Disel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.2 s
26.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Disel
214 hp
160 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 has 31 hp more than Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Disel.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Disel and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6: 31 hp (23 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Disel
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Disel
1,625 kg
3,583 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
243 km/h
151 mph
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Disel
241 km/h
150 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V66.3 s
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Disel7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 and Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Disel: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Disel
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Disel
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
1,271 km
790 mi
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Disel
1,109 km
689 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
6.3 s
243 km/h
151 mph
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Disel
214 hp
160 kW
7.2 s
241 km/h
150 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,926 mm
193.9 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Disel
Power
214 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,541 mm
178.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Disel
Power
214 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.3 s
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Disel
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Disel
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Bi-Turbo Disel
Power
245 hp
183 kW
214 hp
160 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,926 mm
193.9 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,541 mm
178.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
1,271 km
790 mi
1,109 km
689 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
-
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Disel
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 162 km (101 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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