Car comparison

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TDI V6vsAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6

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

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AUDI A6 allroad (C8)

55 TDI V6

349 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7)

3.0 BiTDI V6

313 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2011-2014

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    349 hp
    260 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6

  • Lightest
    1,855 kg
    4,090 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,032 km
    641 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
Power
349hp260kW
313hp233kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
2,010kg4,431lb
1,855kg4,090lb
Gross weight
2,695kg5,941lb
2,485kg5,478lb
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
58.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
55.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
350Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
955km593mi
Calculated
1,032km641mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,951mm195in
4,926mm194in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,542mm61in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,925mm115in
2,912mm115in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,874mm74in
Rear track
1,611mm63in
1,618mm64in
Ground clearance
184mm7in
117mm5in
Trunk volume
565L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,680L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
65L
CO2 emissions-
166g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TDI V6AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TDI V63,850 rpm2,500-3,100 rpm4,100 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V63,900-4,500 rpm1,450-2,800 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
16.8 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
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6
349 hp
260 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
313 hp
233 kW

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TDI V6 has 36 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 and AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TDI V6: 36 hp (27 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6
2,010 kg
4,431 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
1,855 kg
4,090 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 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI 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 allroad (C8)55 TDI V65.2 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V65.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TDI V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6: 0.1 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 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6
174 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
169 hp/t
126 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 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6
955 km
593 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
1,032 km
641 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6
349 hp
260 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
313 hp
233 kW
5.3 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 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6
Power
349 hp
260 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
4,951 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,542 mm
60.7 in
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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
4,926 mm
193.9 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6
Power
349 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 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 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.2 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.3 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 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6
174 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
Power
349 hp
260 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,010 kg
4,431 lb
1,855 kg
4,090 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,926 mm
193.9 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
955 km
593 mi
1,032 km
641 mi
CO2 score
-
166 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 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.

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 allroad (C8) 55 TDI V6AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TDI V6

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 77 km (48 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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