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Audi A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011

2.0 TDI (Stage 3)

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Audi A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011

2.0 TDI (Stage 2)

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2.0 TDI (Stage 1)

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2.0 TDI

177 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2015

Comparison overview

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Audi A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 274 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    262 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    274 hp
    205 kW
  • Highest torque
    608 Nm
    448 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,515 kg
    3,340 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    127 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,313 km
    816 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 3)274 hpAudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 2)239 hpAudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 1)212 hpAudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI177 hp
Power
274hp205kW+97 hp
239hp178kW+62 hp
212hp158kW+35 hp
177hp132kW
Torque
608Nm448lb-ft+228 Nm
532Nm392lb-ft+152 Nm
475Nm350lb-ft+95 Nm
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,515kg3,340lb
1,515kg3,340lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
2,065kg4,553lb
2,065kg4,553lb
2,065kg4,553lb
2,065kg4,553lb
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
+40 km/h
252 km/h
157 mph
+30 km/h
243 km/h
151 mph
+21 km/h
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
59.4s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph-8.9 s
Calculated
63.8s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph-4.6 s
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph-1.5 s
Calculated
68.4s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s-1.9 s
6.6s-1.4 s
7.0s-0.9 s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
18.3s-14.7 s
Calculated
21.2s-11.8 s
Calculated
24.2s-8.8 s
Calculated
33.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s-1.8 s
Calculated
6.3s-1.3 s
Calculated
6.7s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s-1.8 s
Calculated
14.5s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.9s-0.8 s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
401Nm/t269lb-ft/ton
Calculated
351Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
314Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,313km816mi
Calculated
1,313km816mi
Calculated
1,313km816mi
Calculated
1,313km816mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,701mm185in
4,701mm185in
4,701mm185in
4,701mm185in
Width
1,826mm72in
1,826mm72in
1,826mm72in
1,826mm72in
Height
1,427mm56in
1,427mm56in
1,427mm56in
1,427mm56in
Wheelbase
2,808mm111in
2,808mm111in
2,808mm111in
2,808mm111in
Front track
1,564mm62in
1,564mm62in
1,564mm62in
1,564mm62in
Rear track
1,551mm61in
1,551mm61in
1,551mm61in
1,551mm61in
Trunk volume
480L
480L
480L
480L
Max trunk volume
962L
962L
962L
962L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L
63L
63L
CO2 emissions
127g/km
127g/km
127g/km
127g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Audi A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 274 hpAudi A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 239 hpAudi A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 212 hpAudi A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI 177 hpPowerTorque
  • Audi A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 274 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 239 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 212 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI 177 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 3)274 hp4,200 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,450 rpm
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 2)239 hp4,200 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,450 rpm
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 1)212 hp4,200 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,450 rpm
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI177 hp4,200 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 3)274 hpAudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 2)239 hpAudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 1)212 hpAudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI177 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.3 s
6.7 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.6 s
7.0 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
21.2 s
24.2 s
33.0 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
10.0 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
12.7 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.5 s
14.9 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
167 km/h
104 mph
161 km/h
100 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Audi A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 274 hp has 97 hp more than Audi A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI 177 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Audi A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI 177 hp and Audi A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 274 hp: 97 hp (73 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 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 274 hp and Audi A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI 177 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Audi A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 239 hp and Audi A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 212 hp, separated by only 0.5 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 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 3)274 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 2)239 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 1)212 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI177 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 3)274 hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 2)239 hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 1)212 hp
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI177 hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 3)274 hp
274 hp
205 kW
6.0 s
262 km/h
163 mph
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 2)239 hp
239 hp
178 kW
6.6 s
252 km/h
157 mph
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 1)212 hp
212 hp
158 kW
7.0 s
243 km/h
151 mph
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI177 hp
177 hp
132 kW
7.9 s
222 km/h
138 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 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 3)274 hp
Power
274 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 1)212 hp
Power
212 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 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 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 3)274 hp
Power
274 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 1)212 hp
Power
212 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Audi A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 274 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 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 3)274 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.0 s
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 2)239 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.6 s
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 1)212 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.0 s
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI177 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.9 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 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 3)274 hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 2)239 hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 1)212 hp
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI177 hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 3)274 hpAudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 2)239 hpAudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 1)212 hpAudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI177 hp
Power
274 hp
205 kW
239 hp
178 kW
212 hp
158 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
608 Nm
448 lb-ft
532 Nm
392 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.6 s
7.0 s
7.9 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Range score
1,313 km
816 mi
1,313 km
816 mi
1,313 km
816 mi
1,313 km
816 mi
CO2 score
127 g/km
127 g/km
127 g/km
127 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 274 hpAudi A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 239 hpAudi A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 212 hpAudi A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI 177 hp
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Audi A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 274 hp

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 76 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 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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