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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

218 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 338 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    287 km/h
    178 mph
  • Most powerful
    338 hp
    252 kW
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    209 hp/t
    156 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    127 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,208 km
    751 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)338 hpAUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)294 hpAUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)262 hpAUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6218 hp
Power
338hp252kW+120 hp
294hp219kW+76 hp
262hp195kW+44 hp
218hp163kW
Torque
640Nm472lb-ft+240 Nm
560Nm413lb-ft+160 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft+100 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,620kg3,571lb
1,620kg3,571lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,190kg4,828lb
2,190kg4,828lb
2,190kg4,828lb
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
+27 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
263 km/h
163 mph
+3 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
50.5s99% target: 284 km/h / 177 mph-14.8 s
Calculated
53.9s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-11.4 s
Calculated
56.8s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph-8.5 s
Calculated
65.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s-1.5 s
5.2s-1.1 s
5.6s-0.7 s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
13.2s-6.6 s
Calculated
15.3s-4.6 s
Calculated
17.2s-2.7 s
Calculated
19.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.0s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
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
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.1s-1.1 s
Calculated
13.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
395Nm/t264lb-ft/ton
Calculated
346Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,208km751mi
Calculated
1,208km751mi
Calculated
1,208km751mi
Calculated
1,208km751mi
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
127g/km
127g/km
127g/km
127g/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) 338 hpAUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 294 hpAUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 262 hpAUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 218 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 338 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 294 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 262 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 218 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)338 hp4,000-5,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm5,250 rpm
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)294 hp4,000-5,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm5,250 rpm
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)262 hp4,000-5,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm5,250 rpm
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6218 hp4,000-5,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)338 hpAUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)294 hpAUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)262 hpAUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6218 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.0 s
5.4 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.2 s
5.6 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.2 s
15.3 s
17.2 s
19.9 s
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.2 s
11.5 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.1 s
13.6 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
185 km/h
115 mph
178 km/h
111 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 338 hp has 120 hp more than AUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 218 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 218 hp and AUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 338 hp: 120 hp (89 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)338 hp
287 km/h
178 mph
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)294 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)262 hp
263 km/h
163 mph
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6218 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) 338 hp and AUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 218 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 294 hp and AUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 262 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 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)338 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)294 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)262 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6218 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)338 hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)294 hp
182 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)262 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6218 hp
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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)338 hp
338 hp
252 kW
4.8 s
287 km/h
178 mph
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)294 hp
294 hp
219 kW
5.2 s
273 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)262 hp
262 hp
195 kW
5.6 s
263 km/h
163 mph
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6218 hp
218 hp
163 kW
6.3 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)338 hp
Power
338 hp
252 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
287 km/h
178 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)294 hp
Power
294 hp
219 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
273 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 V6 (Stage 1)262 hp
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 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 V6218 hp
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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)338 hp
Power
338 hp
252 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)294 hp
Power
294 hp
219 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)262 hp
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6218 hp
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

AUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 338 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)338 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.8 s
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)294 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
5.2 s
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)262 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
5.6 s
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6218 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.3 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)338 hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)294 hp
182 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)262 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6218 hp
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)338 hpAUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)294 hpAUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)262 hpAUDIA4 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6218 hp
Power
338 hp
252 kW
294 hp
219 kW
262 hp
195 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.2 s
5.6 s
6.3 s
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
1,208 km
751 mi
1,208 km
751 mi
1,208 km
751 mi
1,208 km
751 mi
CO2 score
127 g/km
127 g/km
127 g/km
127 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
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
182 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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) 338 hpAUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 294 hpAUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 262 hpAUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 218 hp
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 338 hp

  • Has 44 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 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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