Car comparison

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSIvsAUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

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

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8)

45 TFSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
VS

AUDI A6 (4F/C6)

3.2 FSI V6

255 hp3123 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    149 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    969 km
    602 mi
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    546 L
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSIAUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
245hp183kW
255hp190kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,230kg4,916lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
21.4s
Calculated
22.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
969km602mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,123cc191cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,916mm194in
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
70L
CO2 emissions
149g/km
235g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSIAUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V66,500 rpm3,250 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSIAUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.4 s
22.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
255 hp
190 kW

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 has 10 hp more than AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI and AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
1,570 kg
3,461 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)45 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI 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)45 TFSI6.8 s
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V67.0 s

Although AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 has more power, AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI and AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: 0.2 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 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI and AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: 3.3 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)45 TFSI
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
969 km
602 mi
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
255 hp
190 kW
7.0 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)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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)3.2 FSI V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 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
4,916 mm
193.5 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)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI 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)45 TFSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
7.0 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)45 TFSI
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSIAUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
4,916 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
969 km
602 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
235 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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) 45 TFSIAUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 255 km (158 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 86 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 16 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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