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AUDI A4 (B8 8K) 3.0 TDI V6 · Stage 3vsAUDI A4 (B8 8K) 3.0 TDI V6 · Stage 2vsAUDI A4 (B8 8K) 3.0 TDI V6 · Stage 1vsAUDI A4 (B8 8K) 3.0 TDI V6

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AUDI A4 (B8 8K)

3.0 TDI V6

240 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2007-2011

Comparison overview

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AUDI A4 (B8 8K) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 372 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    372 hp
    277 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,690 kg
    3,726 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    220 hp/t
    164 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    182 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    942 km
    585 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)372 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)324 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)288 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6240 hp
Power
372hp277kW+132 hp
324hp242kW+84 hp
288hp215kW+48 hp
240hp179kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft+300 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft+200 Nm
625Nm461lb-ft+125 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,690kg3,726lb
1,690kg3,726lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Gross weight
2,240kg4,938lb
2,240kg4,938lb
2,240kg4,938lb
2,240kg4,938lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+42 km/h
278 km/h
173 mph
+28 km/h
267 km/h
166 mph
+17 km/h
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
50.9s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-10.6 s
Calculated
54.5s99% target: 275 km/h / 171 mph-7.1 s
Calculated
57.5s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph-4.1 s
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s-1.5 s
5.1s-1.1 s
5.5s-0.7 s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
12.9s-7.7 s
Calculated
14.8s-5.7 s
Calculated
16.7s-3.8 s
Calculated
20.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s-1.4 s
Calculated
4.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.3s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg 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
12.5s-1.7 s
Calculated
13.0s-1.2 s
Calculated
13.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
473Nm/t317lb-ft/ton
Calculated
414Nm/t277lb-ft/ton
Calculated
370Nm/t247lb-ft/ton
Calculated
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
942km585mi
Calculated
942km585mi
Calculated
942km585mi
Calculated
942km585mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,703mm185in
4,703mm185in
4,703mm185in
4,703mm185in
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
65L
65L
65L
65L
CO2 emissions
182g/km
182g/km
182g/km
182g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A4 (B8 8K) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 372 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 324 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 288 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) 3.0 TDI V6 240 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 (B8 8K) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 372 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B8 8K) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 324 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B8 8K) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 288 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B8 8K) 3.0 TDI V6 240 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)372 hp4,000-4,400 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)324 hp4,000-4,400 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)288 hp4,000-4,400 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6240 hp4,000-4,400 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)372 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)324 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)288 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6240 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.9 s
5.3 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.5 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.9 s
14.8 s
16.7 s
20.6 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
278 km/h
173 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.7 s
9.0 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.1 s
11.4 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.0 s
13.5 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
187 km/h
116 mph
180 km/h
112 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A4 (B8 8K) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 372 hp has 132 hp more than AUDI A4 (B8 8K) 3.0 TDI V6 240 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 (B8 8K) 3.0 TDI V6 240 hp and AUDI A4 (B8 8K) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 372 hp: 132 hp (98 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) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 372 hp and AUDI A4 (B8 8K) 3.0 TDI V6 240 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A4 (B8 8K) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 324 hp and AUDI A4 (B8 8K) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 288 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 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)372 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)324 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)288 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6240 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)372 hp
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)324 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)288 hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6240 hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)372 hp
372 hp
277 kW
4.7 s
292 km/h
181 mph
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)324 hp
324 hp
242 kW
5.1 s
278 km/h
173 mph
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)288 hp
288 hp
215 kW
5.5 s
267 km/h
166 mph
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6240 hp
240 hp
179 kW
6.2 s
250 km/h
155 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)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)372 hp
Power
372 hp
277 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)324 hp
Power
324 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)288 hp
Power
288 hp
215 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6240 hp
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 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)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)372 hp
Power
372 hp
277 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)324 hp
Power
324 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)288 hp
Power
288 hp
215 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6240 hp
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

AUDI A4 (B8 8K) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 372 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)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)372 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.7 s
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)324 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.1 s
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)288 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.5 s
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6240 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.2 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)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)372 hp
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)324 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)288 hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6240 hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)372 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)324 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)288 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)3.0 TDI V6240 hp
Power
372 hp
277 kW
324 hp
242 kW
288 hp
215 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.5 s
6.2 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
278 km/h
173 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Range score
942 km
585 mi
942 km
585 mi
942 km
585 mi
942 km
585 mi
CO2 score
182 g/km
182 g/km
182 g/km
182 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
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 372 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 324 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 288 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) 3.0 TDI V6 240 hp
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 (B8 8K) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 372 hp

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 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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