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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6vsAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014 3.0 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)

3.0 BiTDI V6

313 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2011-2014
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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedWagon / estate2014-2016

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 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
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    166 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,032 km
    641 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
Power
313hp233kW
333hp248kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,855kg4,090lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
2,485kg5,478lb
2,445kg5,390lb
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
55.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
56.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
350Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,032km641mi
Calculated
962km597mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,926mm194in
4,943mm195in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,912mm115in
2,912mm115in
Front track
1,874mm74in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,618mm64in
Ground clearance
117mm5in
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Trunk volume
565L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,680L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
75L
CO2 emissions
166g/km
182g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V63,900-4,500 rpm1,450-2,800 rpm4,750 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
16.9 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
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
313 hp
233 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6 has 20 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 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
1,855 kg
4,090 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
1,815 kg
4,001 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)3.0 BiTDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 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

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

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)3.0 BiTDI V6
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6: 1.5 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)3.0 BiTDI V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
183 hp/t
137 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)3.0 BiTDI V6
1,032 km
641 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
962 km
597 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 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 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
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 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
4,943 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 (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
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 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)3.0 BiTDI V6
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.3 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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 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
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
Power
313 hp
233 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 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
1,855 kg
4,090 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
1,032 km
641 mi
962 km
597 mi
CO2 score
166 g/km
182 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 70 km (44 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 16 g/km less CO2

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

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