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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 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2011-2015

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    272 km/h
    169 mph
  • Most powerful
    274 hp
    205 kW
  • Highest torque
    608 Nm
    448 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    185 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    120 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,370 km
    851 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • 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
1,480kg3,263lb
1,480kg3,263lb
1,480kg3,263lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,030kg4,475lb
2,030kg4,475lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
+42 km/h
261 km/h
162 mph
+31 km/h
251 km/h
156 mph
+21 km/h
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
63.5s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph-9.9 s
Calculated
68.0s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph-5.3 s
Calculated
71.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-2.1 s
Calculated
73.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s-2.0 s
6.8s-1.4 s
7.3s-0.9 s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
18.2s-13.0 s
Calculated
21.0s-10.2 s
Calculated
23.8s-7.4 s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s-1.8 s
Calculated
6.5s-1.3 s
Calculated
7.0s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s-1.8 s
Calculated
14.7s-1.3 s
Calculated
15.1s-0.8 s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
411Nm/t275lb-ft/ton
Calculated
359Nm/t241lb-ft/ton
Calculated
321Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,370km851mi
Calculated
1,370km851mi
Calculated
1,370km851mi
Calculated
1,370km851mi
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
120g/km
120g/km
120g/km
120g/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
6.0 s
6.5 s
7.0 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.8 s
7.3 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
21.0 s
23.8 s
31.2 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
261 km/h
162 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
6.9 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
10.1 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.5 s
12.9 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.7 s
15.1 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
167 km/h
104 mph
161 km/h
100 mph
151 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: 2.0 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
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 2)239 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 1)212 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI177 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 3)274 hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 2)239 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 1)212 hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI177 hp
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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
6.2 s
272 km/h
169 mph
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 2)239 hp
239 hp
178 kW
6.8 s
261 km/h
162 mph
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 1)212 hp
212 hp
158 kW
7.3 s
251 km/h
156 mph
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI177 hp
177 hp
132 kW
8.2 s
230 km/h
143 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/h6.2 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 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/h6.8 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 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/h7.3 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 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/h8.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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/h6.2 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 1)212 hp
Power
212 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
6.2 s
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 2)239 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
6.8 s
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 1)212 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.3 s
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI177 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.2 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
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 3)274 hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 2)239 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 1)212 hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AudiA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI177 hp
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
6.2 s
6.8 s
7.3 s
8.2 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
261 km/h
162 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
1,370 km
851 mi
1,370 km
851 mi
1,370 km
851 mi
1,370 km
851 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
120 g/km
120 g/km
120 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
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

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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
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,208 LC/year1,208 LC/year1,208 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 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 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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