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AUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 · Stage 3vsAUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 · Stage 2vsAUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 · Stage 1vsAUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6

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AUDI A4 (B9 8W)

3.0 TDI V6

272 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 422 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    422 hp
    314 kW
  • Highest torque
    960 Nm
    708 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    254 hp/t
    189 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    137 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,115 km
    693 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)422 hpAUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)367 hpAUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)326 hpAUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6272 hp
Power
422hp314kW+150 hp
367hp274kW+95 hp
326hp243kW+54 hp
272hp203kW
Torque
960Nm708lb-ft+360 Nm
840Nm620lb-ft+240 Nm
750Nm553lb-ft+150 Nm
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,660kg3,660lb
1,660kg3,660lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,230kg4,916lb
2,230kg4,916lb
2,230kg4,916lb
2,230kg4,916lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
+35 km/h
284 km/h
176 mph
+24 km/h
274 km/h
170 mph
+14 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
41.8s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-11.6 s
Calculated
45.6s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-7.7 s
Calculated
48.6s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-4.8 s
Calculated
53.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s-1.3 s
4.4s-0.9 s
4.7s-0.6 s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
10.7s-5.8 s
Calculated
12.2s-4.3 s
Calculated
13.7s-2.8 s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.2s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.5s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
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
Quarter mile
11.7s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.2s-1.1 s
Calculated
12.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
254hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
578Nm/t387lb-ft/ton
Calculated
506Nm/t339lb-ft/ton
Calculated
452Nm/t302lb-ft/ton
Calculated
361Nm/t242lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,115km693mi
Calculated
1,115km693mi
Calculated
1,115km693mi
Calculated
1,115km693mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,726mm186in
4,726mm186in
4,726mm186in
4,726mm186in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,842mm73in
1,842mm73in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,427mm56in
1,427mm56in
1,427mm56in
1,427mm56in
Wheelbase
2,820mm111in
2,820mm111in
2,820mm111in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,572mm62in
1,572mm62in
1,572mm62in
1,572mm62in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume
480L
480L
480L
480L
Max trunk volume
965L
965L
965L
965L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
58L
58L
58L
CO2 emissions
137g/km
137g/km
137g/km
137g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 422 hpAUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 367 hpAUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 326 hpAUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 272 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 422 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 367 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 326 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 272 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)422 hp3,250-4,250 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,500 rpm
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)367 hp3,250-4,250 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,500 rpm
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)326 hp3,250-4,250 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,500 rpm
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6272 hp3,250-4,250 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)422 hpAUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)367 hpAUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)326 hpAUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6272 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.2 s
4.5 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.4 s
4.7 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.7 s
12.2 s
13.7 s
16.5 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 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
5.4 s
5.6 s
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.1 s
8.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.3 s
10.7 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
12.2 s
12.6 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
209 km/h
130 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
192 km/h
119 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 422 hp has 150 hp more than AUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 272 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 272 hp and AUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 422 hp: 150 hp (112 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)422 hp
295 km/h
183 mph
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)367 hp
284 km/h
176 mph
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)326 hp
274 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6272 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 422 hp and AUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 272 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 367 hp and AUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 326 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 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)422 hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)367 hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)326 hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6272 hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)422 hp
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)367 hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)326 hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6272 hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)422 hp
422 hp
314 kW
4.0 s
295 km/h
183 mph
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)367 hp
367 hp
274 kW
4.4 s
284 km/h
176 mph
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)326 hp
326 hp
243 kW
4.7 s
274 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6272 hp
272 hp
203 kW
5.3 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 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)422 hp
Power
422 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,726 mm
186.1 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,726 mm
186.1 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)326 hp
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,726 mm
186.1 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6272 hp
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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
4,726 mm
186.1 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 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)422 hp
Power
422 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)326 hp
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6272 hp
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

AUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 422 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 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)422 hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
4.0 s
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)367 hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
4.4 s
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)326 hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
4.7 s
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6272 hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.3 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 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)422 hp
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)367 hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)326 hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6272 hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)422 hpAUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)367 hpAUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)326 hpAUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6272 hp
Power
422 hp
314 kW
367 hp
274 kW
326 hp
243 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
960 Nm
708 lb-ft
840 Nm
620 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.4 s
4.7 s
5.3 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,726 mm
186.1 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,726 mm
186.1 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,726 mm
186.1 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,726 mm
186.1 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Range score
1,115 km
693 mi
1,115 km
693 mi
1,115 km
693 mi
1,115 km
693 mi
CO2 score
137 g/km
137 g/km
137 g/km
137 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
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
164 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 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 422 hpAUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 367 hpAUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 326 hpAUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 272 hp
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,365 LC/year1,365 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 422 hp

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 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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