Car comparison

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) · Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6vsAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

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

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) · Facelift 2023

45 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2025
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

252 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / 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 2.0 TFSI

  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Lightest
    1,725 kg
    3,803 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    915 km
    569 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
245hp183kW
252hp188kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,825kg4,023lb
1,725kg3,803lb
Gross weight
2,510kg5,534lb
2,355kg5,192lb
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
66.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
19.9s
Calculated
22.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
913km567mi
Calculated
915km569mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,943mm195in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,912mm115in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,618mm64in
Trunk volume
520L
565L
Max trunk volume-
1,680L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
65L
CO2 emissions-
163g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V63,500-4,750 rpm1,500-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.9 s
22.0 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
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
252 hp
188 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI has 7 hp more than AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,725 kg
3,803 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 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
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 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V66.2 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI6.7 s

Although AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI has more power, AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 0.5 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 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
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 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
913 km
567 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
915 km
569 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
252 hp
188 kW
6.7 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 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 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
1,461 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 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 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 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 45 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 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.2 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.7 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 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 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
913 km
567 mi
915 km
569 mi
CO2 score
-
163 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 2 km (2 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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