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AUDI A4 (B7 8E) 3.0 TDI V6 · Stage 3vsAUDI A4 (B7 8E) 3.0 TDI V6 · Stage 2vsAUDI A4 (B7 8E) 3.0 TDI V6 · Stage 1vsAUDI A4 (B7 8E) 3.0 TDI V6

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AUDI A4 (B7 8E)

3.0 TDI V6

233 hp2967 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2005-2007

Comparison overview

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AUDI A4 (B7 8E) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 361 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    288 km/h
    179 mph
  • Most powerful
    361 hp
    269 kW
  • Highest torque
    720 Nm
    531 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    224 hp/t
    167 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    204 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    829 km
    515 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)361 hpAUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)315 hpAUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)280 hpAUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6233 hp
Power
361hp269kW+128 hp
315hp235kW+82 hp
280hp208kW+47 hp
233hp174kW
Torque
720Nm531lb-ft+270 Nm
630Nm465lb-ft+180 Nm
563Nm415lb-ft+113 Nm
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,610kg3,549lb
1,610kg3,549lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,160kg4,762lb
2,160kg4,762lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
+43 km/h
274 km/h
170 mph
+29 km/h
263 km/h
163 mph
+18 km/h
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
55.3s99% target: 285 km/h / 177 mph-10.9 s
Calculated
59.1s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-7.1 s
Calculated
62.2s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph-4.0 s
Calculated
66.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s-1.6 s
5.6s-1.2 s
6.1s-0.7 s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
14.3s-8.9 s
Calculated
16.5s-6.7 s
Calculated
18.7s-4.6 s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.4s-1.1 s
Calculated
5.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s-1.7 s
Calculated
13.5s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
447Nm/t299lb-ft/ton
Calculated
391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
349Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
829km515mi
Calculated
829km515mi
Calculated
829km515mi
Calculated
829km515mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,586mm181in
4,586mm181in
4,586mm181in
4,586mm181in
Width
1,772mm70in
1,772mm70in
1,772mm70in
1,772mm70in
Height
1,427mm56in
1,427mm56in
1,427mm56in
1,427mm56in
Wheelbase
2,642mm104in
2,642mm104in
2,642mm104in
2,642mm104in
Front track
1,519mm60in
1,519mm60in
1,519mm60in
1,519mm60in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,514mm60in
1,514mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
460L
460L
460L
460L
Max trunk volume
833L
833L
833L
833L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L
63L
63L
CO2 emissions
204g/km
204g/km
204g/km
204g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A4 (B7 8E) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 361 hpAUDI A4 (B7 8E) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 315 hpAUDI A4 (B7 8E) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 280 hpAUDI A4 (B7 8E) 3.0 TDI V6 233 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 (B7 8E) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 361 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B7 8E) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 315 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B7 8E) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 280 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B7 8E) 3.0 TDI V6 233 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)361 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,400-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)315 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,400-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)280 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,400-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6233 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,400-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)361 hpAUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)315 hpAUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)280 hpAUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6233 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.4 s
5.8 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.3 s
16.5 s
18.7 s
23.2 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.1 s
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.5 s
11.9 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.5 s
14.0 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
181 km/h
112 mph
174 km/h
108 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A4 (B7 8E) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 361 hp has 128 hp more than AUDI A4 (B7 8E) 3.0 TDI V6 233 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 (B7 8E) 3.0 TDI V6 233 hp and AUDI A4 (B7 8E) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 361 hp: 128 hp (96 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 (B7 8E) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 361 hp and AUDI A4 (B7 8E) 3.0 TDI V6 233 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A4 (B7 8E) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 315 hp and AUDI A4 (B7 8E) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 280 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)361 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)315 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)280 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6233 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)361 hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)315 hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)280 hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6233 hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)361 hp
361 hp
269 kW
5.2 s
288 km/h
179 mph
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)315 hp
315 hp
235 kW
5.6 s
274 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)280 hp
280 hp
208 kW
6.1 s
263 km/h
163 mph
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6233 hp
233 hp
174 kW
6.8 s
245 km/h
152 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
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)361 hp
Power
361 hp
269 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,586 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)315 hp
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,586 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)280 hp
Power
280 hp
208 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,586 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6233 hp
Power
233 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,586 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 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
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)361 hp
Power
361 hp
269 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)315 hp
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)280 hp
Power
280 hp
208 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6233 hp
Power
233 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

AUDI A4 (B7 8E) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 361 hp 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
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)361 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
5.2 s
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)315 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
5.6 s
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)280 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.1 s
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6233 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.8 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
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)361 hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)315 hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)280 hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6233 hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)361 hpAUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)315 hpAUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)280 hpAUDIA4 (B7 8E)3.0 TDI V6233 hp
Power
361 hp
269 kW
315 hp
235 kW
280 hp
208 kW
233 hp
174 kW
Torque
720 Nm
531 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
563 Nm
415 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.8 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,586 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,586 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,586 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,586 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Range score
829 km
515 mi
829 km
515 mi
829 km
515 mi
829 km
515 mi
CO2 score
204 g/km
204 g/km
204 g/km
204 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A4 (B7 8E) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 361 hpAUDI A4 (B7 8E) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 315 hpAUDI A4 (B7 8E) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 280 hpAUDI A4 (B7 8E) 3.0 TDI V6 233 hp
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,995 LC/year1,995 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 (B7 8E) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 361 hp

  • Has 47 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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