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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6vsAUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TFSI V6

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

Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6

326 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2016
VS

AUDI A6 allroad (C8)

55 TFSI V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2025

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 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
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,141 km
    709 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TFSI V6
Power
326hp243kW
340hp254kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Gross weight
2,560kg5,644lb
2,520kg5,556lb
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
56.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
56.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,141km709mi
Calculated
692km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,943mm195in
4,951mm195in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,482mm58in
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
550L
Max trunk volume
1,680L
1,660L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
63L
CO2 emissions
169g/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 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V64,000-4,500 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,750 rpm
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TFSI V65,200-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
16.8 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
179 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
326 hp
243 kW
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TFSI V6 has 14 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6 and AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TFSI V6: 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 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TFSI V6
500 Nm
369 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 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TFSI V6
1,870 kg
4,123 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 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TFSI 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 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V65.1 s
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TFSI V65.2 s

Although AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TFSI V6 has more power, AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6 and AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TFSI 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 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TFSI V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6 and AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TFSI V6: 2.7 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 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TFSI V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
1,141 km
709 mi
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TFSI V6
692 km
430 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
326 hp
243 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW
5.2 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 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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 (C8)55 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 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

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 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI 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 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.1 s
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TFSI V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.2 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 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TFSI V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TFSI V6
Power
326 hp
243 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,951 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,542 mm
60.7 in
Range score
1,141 km
709 mi
692 km
430 mi
CO2 score
169 g/km
-
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TFSI V6
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 448 km (279 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

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

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TFSI V6

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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