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AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TDI V6vsAUDI A6 Avant (C8) · Facelift 2023 50 TDI 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

344 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2025
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) · Facelift 2023

50 TDI V6

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-2025

Comparison overview

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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
    344 hp
    257 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
Power
344hp257kW
286hp213kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
2,010kg4,431lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Gross weight
2,695kg5,941lb
2,550kg5,622lb
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
58.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
63.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
Calculated
18.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
328Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
840km522mi
Calculated
887km551mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,951mm195in
4,939mm194in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,542mm61in
1,494mm59in
Wheelbase
2,925mm115in
2,924mm115in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,611mm63in
1,617mm64in
Ground clearance
184mm7in
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Trunk volume
550L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,660L
1,660L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L

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 (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TDI V63,850-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V63,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
18.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6
344 hp
257 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TDI V6 has 58 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6 and AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TDI V6: 58 hp (43 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 (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
620 Nm
457 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 (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
1,890 kg
4,167 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 (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI 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 (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V65.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TDI V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6: 0.4 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
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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
840 km
522 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
887 km
551 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6
344 hp
257 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
5.6 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
344 hp
257 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,951 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,542 mm
60.7 in
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 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
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.2 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.6 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
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
Power
344 hp
257 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.6 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
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,951 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,542 mm
60.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Range score
840 km
522 mi
887 km
551 mi
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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 (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TDI V6

  • Has 58 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 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 (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6

  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 47 km (29 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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