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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) · Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6vsAUDI 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) · Facelift 2023

45 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2025
VS

AUDI A6 (4F/C6)

3.2 FSI V6

255 hp3123 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    913 km
    567 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    546 L
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
245hp183kW
255hp190kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,825kg4,023lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,510kg5,534lb
2,220kg4,894lb
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
66.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
19.9s
Calculated
21.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
913km567mi
Calculated
734km456mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu 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
520L
-
Max trunk volume-
546L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
80L
CO2 emissions-
262g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6: 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)Facelift 202345 TDI V63,500-4,750 rpm1,500-3,250 rpm5,000 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)Facelift 202345 TDI V6AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.9 s
21.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
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) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6 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)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 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)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
1,640 kg
3,616 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 202345 TDI V6
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)Facelift 202345 TDI V66.2 s
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V66.8 s

Although AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 has more power, AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6 and AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: 0.6 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 202345 TDI V6
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6 and AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: 4.0 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 202345 TDI V6
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
913 km
567 mi
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
734 km
456 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
255 hp
190 kW
6.8 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)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 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/h6.8 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)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI 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)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.2 s
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
6.8 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 202345 TDI V6
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 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
913 km
567 mi
734 km
456 mi
CO2 score
-
262 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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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 45 TDI V6AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6

  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 179 km (111 mi) more estimated range

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 185 kg lighter
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 26 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

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