Car comparison

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6vsAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI

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

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AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6)

3.2 FSI V6

255 hp3123 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2004-2008
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016

3.0 TDI

218 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,377 km
    856 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Lightest
    1,700 kg
    3,748 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Power
255hp190kW
218hp163kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
2,460kg5,423lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
78.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.1s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
23.0s
Calculated
26.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
727km452mi
Calculated
1,377km856mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,123cc191cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,933mm194in
4,943mm195in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,463mm58in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,843mm112in
2,912mm115in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,618mm64in
Trunk volume
565L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,660L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
73L
CO2 emissions
264g/km
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V66,500 rpm3,250 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI3,250-5,000 rpm1,250-3,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.0 s
26.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
255 hp
190 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 has 37 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI and AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: 37 hp (28 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
1,830 kg
4,034 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V67.0 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI6.8 s

Although AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 has more power, AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI and AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: 0.2 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI and AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: 5.7 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
727 km
452 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
1,377 km
856 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
255 hp
190 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW
6.8 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 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
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
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

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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
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

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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
7.0 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

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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Power
255 hp
190 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
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
Range score
727 km
452 mi
1,377 km
856 mi
CO2 score
264 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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

  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 650 km (404 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 125 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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