Car comparison

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) · Facelift 2023 35 TDIvsAUDI A5L Sedan (B10) 2.0 TFSI

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

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) · Facelift 2023

35 TDI

163 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2025
VS

AUDI A5L Sedan (B10)

2.0 TFSI

170 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2025-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    99 hp/t
    74 kW/t
    10.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,068 km
    663 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDIAUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
163hp122kW
170hp127kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Gross weight
2,255kg4,971lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
82.9s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
75.2s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
9.2s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
38.2s
Calculated
41.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.8s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35mpg US42.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.7s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
95hp/t71kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
168Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,068km663mi
Calculated
893km555mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,908mm193in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,969mm117in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,624mm64in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,609mm63in
Trunk volume
530L
411L
Max trunk volume
995L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
60L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDIAUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.8 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
9.2 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.2 s
41.0 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
3.0 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.5 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
11.1 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
14.1 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.7 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI
163 hp
122 kW
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
170 hp
127 kW

AUDI A5L Sedan (B10) 2.0 TFSI has 7 hp more than AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDI and AUDI A5L Sedan (B10) 2.0 TFSI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
1,790 kg
3,946 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI
224 km/h
139 mph
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
216 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI9.2 s
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5L Sedan (B10) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDI: 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
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.0 mpg US
42.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDI and AUDI A5L Sedan (B10) 2.0 TFSI: 0.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI
1,068 km
663 mi
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
893 km
555 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI
163 hp
122 kW
9.2 s
224 km/h
139 mph
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
170 hp
127 kW
8.9 s
216 km/h
134 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
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
411 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,908 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 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
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.0 mpg US
42.0 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDI 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
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
9.2 s
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.0 mpg US
42.0 mpg UK
8.9 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
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.0 mpg US
42.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDIAUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
163 hp
122 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
9.2 s
8.9 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.0 mpg US
42.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
411 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,908 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Range score
1,068 km
663 mi
893 km
555 mi
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
411 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp
Overall
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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDIAUDI A5L Sedan (B10) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35 mpg US42 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km11.76 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi18.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,008 L266 US gal222 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,764 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDI

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 175 km (109 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 119 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

AUDI A5L Sedan (B10) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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