Car comparison

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean dieselvsAUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) · Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8

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

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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014

3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel

320 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2016
VS

AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) · Facelift 2008

4.2 FSI V8

350 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2008-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    164 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,177 km
    732 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean dieselAUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
Power
320hp239kW
350hp261kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,530kg5,578lb
2,510kg5,534lb
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
57.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
16.9s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
342Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,177km732mi
Calculated
741km460mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,943mm195in
4,934mm194in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,862mm73in
Height
1,482mm58in
1,521mm60in
Wheelbase
2,912mm115in
2,833mm112in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
565L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,680L
1,660L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
80L
CO2 emissions
164g/km
257g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean dieselAUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel3,900-4,600 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,850 rpm
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V86,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean dieselAUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
20.8 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
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
320 hp
239 kW
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
350 hp
261 kW

AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8 has 30 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel and AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
1,880 kg
4,145 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 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
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 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel5.2 s
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V86.3 s

Although AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8 has more power, AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel and AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8: 1.1 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 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel and AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8: 4.6 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 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
1,177 km
732 mi
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
741 km
460 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
320 hp
239 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
350 hp
261 kW
6.3 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 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,934 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,521 mm
59.9 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 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel 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 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.2 s
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
6.3 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 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean dieselAUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,934 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,521 mm
59.9 in
Range score
1,177 km
732 mi
741 km
460 mi
CO2 score
164 g/km
257 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean dieselAUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel

  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 437 km (271 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 93 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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