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AUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 · Stage 3vsAUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 · Stage 2vsAUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 · Stage 1vsAUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6

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

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AUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)

380 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2015
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AUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)

331 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2015
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AUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)

294 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2015
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AUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2015

Comparison overview

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AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 380 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    380 hp
    283 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,680 kg
    3,704 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    226 hp/t
    169 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    149 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,070 km
    665 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6245 hp
Power
380hp283kW+135 hp
331hp247kW+86 hp
294hp219kW+49 hp
245hp183kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft+300 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft+200 Nm
625Nm461lb-ft+125 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,680kg3,704lb
1,680kg3,704lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Gross weight
2,230kg4,916lb
2,230kg4,916lb
2,230kg4,916lb
2,230kg4,916lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
+35 km/h
282 km/h
175 mph
+22 km/h
271 km/h
168 mph
+11 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
48.3s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-12.7 s
Calculated
52.0s99% target: 279 km/h / 173 mph-8.9 s
Calculated
54.9s99% target: 268 km/h / 167 mph-6.0 s
Calculated
61.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s-1.4 s
4.9s-1.0 s
5.3s-0.6 s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
12.1s-6.5 s
Calculated
13.9s-4.7 s
Calculated
15.6s-3.0 s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s-1.3 s
Calculated
4.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
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 city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s-1.7 s
Calculated
12.7s-1.1 s
Calculated
13.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
226hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
476Nm/t319lb-ft/ton
Calculated
417Nm/t279lb-ft/ton
Calculated
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,070km665mi
Calculated
1,070km665mi
Calculated
1,070km665mi
Calculated
1,070km665mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu 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
61L
61L
61L
61L
CO2 emissions
149g/km
149g/km
149g/km
149g/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 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 380 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 331 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 294 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 245 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 380 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 331 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 294 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 245 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hp4,000-4,500 rpm1,400-3,250 rpm4,750 rpm
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hp4,000-4,500 rpm1,400-3,250 rpm4,750 rpm
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hp4,000-4,500 rpm1,400-3,250 rpm4,750 rpm
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6245 hp4,000-4,500 rpm1,400-3,250 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6245 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.7 s
5.0 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.9 s
5.3 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.1 s
13.9 s
15.6 s
18.6 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
271 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
8.8 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.8 s
11.2 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.7 s
13.2 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
201 km/h
125 mph
191 km/h
119 mph
184 km/h
114 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 380 hp has 135 hp more than AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 245 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 245 hp and AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 380 hp: 135 hp (100 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 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 380 hp and AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 245 hp: 1.4 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 331 hp and AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 294 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)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6245 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

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 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hp
380 hp
283 kW
4.5 s
295 km/h
183 mph
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hp
331 hp
247 kW
4.9 s
282 km/h
175 mph
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hp
294 hp
219 kW
5.3 s
271 km/h
168 mph
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hp
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 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 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hp
Power
331 hp
247 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 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 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hp
Power
294 hp
219 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 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 20113.0 TDI V6245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hp
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hp
Power
331 hp
247 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hp
Power
294 hp
219 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 380 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 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
4.5 s
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
4.9 s
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.3 s
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6245 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.9 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 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hp
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6245 hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6245 hp
Power
380 hp
283 kW
331 hp
247 kW
294 hp
219 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.9 s
5.3 s
5.9 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
271 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
1,070 km
665 mi
1,070 km
665 mi
1,070 km
665 mi
1,070 km
665 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
149 g/km
149 g/km
149 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
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 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 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 380 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 331 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 294 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 245 hp
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 380 hp

  • Has 49 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 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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