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AUDI A6 (4F/C6) · Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V

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

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AUDI A6 (4F/C6) · Facelift 2008

3.0 TFSI V6

290 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2008-2011
VS

AUDI A6 (4A/C4)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1995-1997

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    290 hp
    216 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    851 km
    529 mi
  • Largest trunk
    546 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
290hp216kW
193hp144kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
2,305kg5,082lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
60.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.2s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
18.5s
Calculated
30.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
851km529mi
Calculated
842km523mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,927mm194in
4,797mm189in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,843mm112in
2,692mm106in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,524mm60in
Max trunk volume
546L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions
219g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V64,850-6,800 rpm2,500-4,850 rpm7,050 rpm
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.5 s
30.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
290 hp
216 kW
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6 has 97 hp more than AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V and AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6: 97 hp (72 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
1,550 kg
3,417 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 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V65.9 s
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: 2.2 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 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
851 km
529 mi
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
842 km
523 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
290 hp
216 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
8.1 s
229 km/h
142 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 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Length
4,927 mm
194.0 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6 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 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.9 s
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
8.1 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
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
290 hp
216 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Length
4,927 mm
194.0 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
851 km
529 mi
842 km
523 mi
CO2 score
219 g/km
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Trunk score
546 L
19.3 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 97 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 2.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 9 km (6 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 36 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Is 175 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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