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

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AUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)

386 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2012-2014
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AUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2012-2014
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AUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)

310 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2012-2014
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AUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6

272 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2012-2014

Comparison overview

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AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 386 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    288 km/h
    179 mph
  • Most powerful
    386 hp
    288 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,665 kg
    3,671 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    232 hp/t
    173 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    190 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)386 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)340 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)310 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6272 hp
Power
386hp288kW+114 hp
340hp254kW+68 hp
310hp231kW+38 hp
272hp203kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft+180 Nm
512Nm378lb-ft+112 Nm
464Nm342lb-ft+64 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,665kg3,671lb
1,665kg3,671lb
1,665kg3,671lb
Gross weight
2,215kg4,883lb
2,215kg4,883lb
2,215kg4,883lb
2,215kg4,883lb
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
+28 km/h
277 km/h
172 mph
+17 km/h
270 km/h
168 mph
+10 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
45.6s99% target: 285 km/h / 177 mph-9.3 s
Calculated
49.0s99% target: 274 km/h / 170 mph-6.0 s
Calculated
51.5s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph-3.4 s
Calculated
54.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s-1.1 s
4.7s-0.7 s
5.0s-0.4 s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
11.9s-4.9 s
Calculated
13.5s-3.3 s
Calculated
14.8s-2.1 s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s-1.0 s
Calculated
4.5s-0.6 s
Calculated
4.8s-0.4 s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s-1.3 s
Calculated
12.6s-0.8 s
Calculated
12.9s-0.5 s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
279Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu 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
190g/km
190g/km
190g/km
190g/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 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 386 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2) 340 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1) 310 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 272 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 386 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2) 340 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1) 310 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 272 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)386 hp4,780-6,500 rpm2,150-4,780 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)340 hp4,780-6,500 rpm2,150-4,780 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)310 hp4,780-6,500 rpm2,150-4,780 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6272 hp4,780-6,500 rpm2,150-4,780 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)386 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)340 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)310 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6272 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.5 s
4.8 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.7 s
5.0 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.9 s
13.5 s
14.8 s
16.9 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
277 km/h
172 mph
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.4 s
8.6 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.7 s
11.0 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.6 s
12.9 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
201 km/h
125 mph
193 km/h
120 mph
187 km/h
116 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 386 hp has 114 hp more than AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 272 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 272 hp and AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 386 hp: 114 hp (85 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 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 386 hp and AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 272 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2) 340 hp and AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1) 310 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)386 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)340 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)310 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6272 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)386 hp
386 hp
288 kW
4.4 s
288 km/h
179 mph
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)340 hp
340 hp
254 kW
4.7 s
277 km/h
172 mph
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)310 hp
310 hp
231 kW
5.0 s
270 km/h
168 mph
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6272 hp
272 hp
203 kW
5.4 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 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)386 hp
Power
386 hp
288 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 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 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)340 hp
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 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 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
270 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 TFSI V6272 hp
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)386 hp
Power
386 hp
288 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)340 hp
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6272 hp
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 386 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 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)386 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
4.4 s
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)340 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
4.7 s
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)310 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.0 s
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6272 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.4 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 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)386 hp
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)340 hp
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)310 hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6272 hp
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)386 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)340 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)310 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6272 hp
Power
386 hp
288 kW
340 hp
254 kW
310 hp
231 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
512 Nm
378 lb-ft
464 Nm
342 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.7 s
5.0 s
5.4 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
277 km/h
172 mph
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
753 km
468 mi
753 km
468 mi
753 km
468 mi
753 km
468 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
190 g/km
190 g/km
190 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
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 386 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2) 340 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1) 310 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 272 hp
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,126 LC/year2,126 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 386 hp

  • Has 46 hp more
  • Has 68 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 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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