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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 55 TFSI V6vsAUDI A6 (4F/C6) · Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6

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

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8)

55 TFSI V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2023
VS

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) · Facelift 2008

3.0 TFSI V6

290 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2008-2011

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 55 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    193 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    161 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    887 km
    551 mi
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
Power
340hp254kW
290hp216kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,725kg3,803lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
2,305kg5,082lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
50.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
60.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
18.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
887km551mi
Calculated
851km529mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,927mm194in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,843mm112in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,612mm63in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,618mm64in
Trunk volume
530L
-
Max trunk volume-
546L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
80L
CO2 emissions
161g/km
219g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 55 TFSI V6AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 55 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V65,000-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V64,850-6,800 rpm2,500-4,850 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
18.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
290 hp
216 kW

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 55 TFSI V6 has 50 hp more than AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 55 TFSI V6: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
1,725 kg
3,803 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)55 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V65.1 s
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V65.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 55 TFSI V6 and AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6: 0.8 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)55 TFSI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 55 TFSI V6 and AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6: 2.3 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)55 TFSI V6
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6
887 km
551 mi
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
851 km
529 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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)55 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
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

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)55 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 55 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 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.1 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

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)55 TFSI V6
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
290 hp
216 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Length
4,927 mm
194.0 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
887 km
551 mi
851 km
529 mi
CO2 score
161 g/km
219 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 55 TFSI V6AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 55 TFSI V6

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 36 km (23 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 58 g/km less CO2

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Has 16 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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