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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

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AUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)

316 hp2967 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2015
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AUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)

275 hp2967 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2015
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AUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)

245 hp2967 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2015
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AUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TDI V6

204 hp2967 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2015

Comparison overview

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AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 316 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    277 km/h
    172 mph
  • Most powerful
    316 hp
    236 kW
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,590 kg
    3,505 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    199 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,286 km
    799 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)316 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)275 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)245 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6204 hp
Power
316hp236kW+112 hp
275hp205kW+71 hp
245hp183kW+41 hp
204hp152kW
Torque
640Nm472lb-ft+240 Nm
560Nm413lb-ft+160 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft+100 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,590kg3,505lb
1,590kg3,505lb
1,590kg3,505lb
Gross weight
2,140kg4,718lb
2,140kg4,718lb
2,140kg4,718lb
2,140kg4,718lb
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
+42 km/h
267 km/h
166 mph
+32 km/h
258 km/h
160 mph
+23 km/h
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
55.5s99% target: 274 km/h / 170 mph-9.6 s
Calculated
60.1s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph-5.0 s
Calculated
63.5s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph-1.6 s
Calculated
65.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s-1.7 s
5.9s-1.2 s
6.3s-0.8 s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
15.4s-10.4 s
Calculated
17.7s-8.2 s
Calculated
19.9s-5.9 s
Calculated
25.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s-1.6 s
Calculated
5.6s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg 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
4.6L/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
Quarter mile
13.3s-1.8 s
Calculated
13.8s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.3s-0.8 s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
403Nm/t269lb-ft/ton
Calculated
352Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
314Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,286km799mi
Calculated
1,286km799mi
Calculated
1,286km799mi
Calculated
1,286km799mi
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
63L
63L
63L
63L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
129g/km
129g/km
129g/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) 316 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 275 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 245 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 204 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 316 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 275 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 245 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 204 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)316 hp3,500-4,500 rpm1,250-3,500 rpm4,750 rpm
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)275 hp3,500-4,500 rpm1,250-3,500 rpm4,750 rpm
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)245 hp3,500-4,500 rpm1,250-3,500 rpm4,750 rpm
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6204 hp3,500-4,500 rpm1,250-3,500 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)316 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)275 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)245 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6204 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.6 s
6.0 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.3 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
17.7 s
19.9 s
25.9 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.2 s
9.5 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.7 s
12.1 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.8 s
14.3 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
177 km/h
110 mph
170 km/h
106 mph
159 km/h
99 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) 316 hp has 112 hp more than AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 204 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 204 hp and AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 316 hp: 112 hp (84 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) 316 hp and AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 204 hp: 1.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 275 hp and AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 245 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)316 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)275 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)245 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6204 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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)316 hp
316 hp
236 kW
5.4 s
277 km/h
172 mph
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)275 hp
275 hp
205 kW
5.9 s
267 km/h
166 mph
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
6.3 s
258 km/h
160 mph
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6204 hp
204 hp
152 kW
7.1 s
235 km/h
146 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)316 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 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)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 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)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 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 V6204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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)316 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 316 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)316 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
5.4 s
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)275 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
5.9 s
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)245 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
6.3 s
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6204 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.1 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)316 hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)275 hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)245 hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6204 hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)316 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)275 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)245 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6204 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
275 hp
205 kW
245 hp
183 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.3 s
7.1 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
1,286 km
799 mi
1,286 km
799 mi
1,286 km
799 mi
1,286 km
799 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
129 g/km
129 g/km
129 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
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 316 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 275 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 245 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 204 hp
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,286 LC/year1,286 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 316 hp

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 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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