Car comparison

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016 3.0 TDIvsAUDI A6 allroad (C8) 40 TDI

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

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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016

3.0 TDI

218 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018
VS

AUDI A6 allroad (C8)

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2025

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    119 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,377 km
    856 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDIAUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
Power
218hp163kW
204hp152kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
2,460kg5,423lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
71.1s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
83.9s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
26.1s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,377km856mi
Calculated
969km602mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,943mm195in
4,951mm195in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,542mm61in
Wheelbase
2,912mm115in
2,925mm115in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,611mm63in
Ground clearance-
184mm7in
Trunk volume
565L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,680L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
63L
CO2 emissions
139g/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 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDIAUDI A6 allroad (C8) 40 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI3,250-5,000 rpm1,250-3,000 rpm5,250 rpm
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDIAUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.1 s
30.5 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
204 hp
152 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI has 14 hp more than AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 40 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 40 TDI and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
400 Nm
295 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 20163.0 TDI
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
1,825 kg
4,023 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 20163.0 TDI
237 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
237 km/h
147 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 20163.0 TDI6.8 s
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI and AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 40 TDI: 1.0 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 20163.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI and AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 40 TDI: 1.2 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 20163.0 TDI
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 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 20163.0 TDI
1,377 km
856 mi
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
969 km
602 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW
6.8 s
237 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.8 s
237 km/h
147 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 20163.0 TDI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,951 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,542 mm
60.7 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 20163.0 TDI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI 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 20163.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.8 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 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDIAUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,951 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,542 mm
60.7 in
Range score
1,377 km
856 mi
969 km
602 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
-
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 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.

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 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDIAUDI A6 allroad (C8) 40 TDI
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 408 km (254 mi) more estimated range

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

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