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Audi A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI · Stage 3vsAudi A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI · Stage 2vsAudi A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI · Stage 1vsAudi A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI

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Audi A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016

3.0 TDI (Stage 3)

496 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2016-2018
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Audi A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016

3.0 TDI (Stage 2)

432 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2016-2018
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Audi A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016

3.0 TDI (Stage 1)

384 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2016-2018
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Audi A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016

3.0 TDI

320 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Audi A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 3) 496 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    496 hp
    370 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,040 Nm
    767 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,900 kg
    4,189 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    261 hp/t
    195 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    169 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,141 km
    709 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    88/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 3)496 hpAudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 2)432 hpAudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 1)384 hpAudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI320 hp
Power
496hp370kW+176 hp
432hp322kW+112 hp
384hp286kW+64 hp
320hp239kW
Torque
1,040Nm767lb-ft+390 Nm
910Nm671lb-ft+260 Nm
813Nm599lb-ft+163 Nm
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,900kg4,189lb
1,900kg4,189lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Gross weight
2,530kg5,578lb
2,530kg5,578lb
2,530kg5,578lb
2,530kg5,578lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
+35 km/h
284 km/h
176 mph
+24 km/h
274 km/h
170 mph
+14 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
43.4s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-13.6 s
Calculated
47.9s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-9.2 s
Calculated
51.4s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-5.6 s
Calculated
57.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s-1.3 s
4.3s-0.9 s
4.6s-0.6 s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
10.8s-6.1 s
Calculated
12.3s-4.5 s
Calculated
13.9s-2.9 s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.1s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.4s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.1s-1.1 s
Calculated
12.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
261hp/t195kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t170kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
547Nm/t366lb-ft/ton
Calculated
479Nm/t320lb-ft/ton
Calculated
428Nm/t286lb-ft/ton
Calculated
342Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,141km709mi
Calculated
1,141km709mi
Calculated
1,141km709mi
Calculated
1,141km709mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,943mm195in
4,943mm195in
4,943mm195in
4,943mm195in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,874mm74in
1,874mm74in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,461mm58in
1,461mm58in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,912mm115in
2,912mm115in
2,912mm115in
2,912mm115in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,627mm64in
1,627mm64in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,618mm64in
1,618mm64in
1,618mm64in
Trunk volume
565L
565L
565L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,680L
1,680L
1,680L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
73L
73L
73L
CO2 emissions
169g/km
169g/km
169g/km
169g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Audi A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 3) 496 hpAudi A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 2) 432 hpAudi A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 1) 384 hpAudi A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI 320 hpPowerTorque
  • Audi A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 3) 496 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 2) 432 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 1) 384 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI 320 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 3)496 hp3,900-4,600 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,850 rpm
AudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 2)432 hp3,900-4,600 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,850 rpm
AudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 1)384 hp3,900-4,600 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,850 rpm
AudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI320 hp3,900-4,600 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 3)496 hpAudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 2)432 hpAudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 1)384 hpAudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI320 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.1 s
4.4 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.3 s
4.6 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.8 s
12.3 s
13.9 s
16.9 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.5 s
5.6 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.1 s
8.3 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.3 s
10.6 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.1 s
12.6 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
208 km/h
129 mph
198 km/h
123 mph
190 km/h
118 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Audi A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 3) 496 hp has 176 hp more than Audi A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI 320 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Audi A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI 320 hp and Audi A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 3) 496 hp: 176 hp (131 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Audi A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 3) 496 hp and Audi A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI 320 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Audi A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 2) 432 hp and Audi A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 1) 384 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 20163.0 TDI (Stage 3)496 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 2)432 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 1)384 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI320 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 3)496 hp
496 hp
370 kW
4.0 s
295 km/h
183 mph
AudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 2)432 hp
432 hp
322 kW
4.3 s
284 km/h
176 mph
AudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 1)384 hp
384 hp
286 kW
4.6 s
274 km/h
170 mph
AudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI320 hp
320 hp
239 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 20163.0 TDI (Stage 3)496 hp
Power
496 hp
370 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 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
AudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 2)432 hp
Power
432 hp
322 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 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
AudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 1)384 hp
Power
384 hp
286 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 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
AudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI320 hp
Power
320 hp
239 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
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)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 3)496 hp
Power
496 hp
370 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 2)432 hp
Power
432 hp
322 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 1)384 hp
Power
384 hp
286 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI320 hp
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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

Audi A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 3) 496 hp 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 20163.0 TDI (Stage 3)496 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
4.0 s
AudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 2)432 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
4.3 s
AudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 1)384 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
4.6 s
AudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI320 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 20163.0 TDI (Stage 3)496 hp
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 2)432 hp
227 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 1)384 hp
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI320 hp
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 3)496 hpAudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 2)432 hpAudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 1)384 hpAudiA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI320 hp
Power
496 hp
370 kW
432 hp
322 kW
384 hp
286 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
1,040 Nm
767 lb-ft
910 Nm
671 lb-ft
813 Nm
599 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.3 s
4.6 s
5.2 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 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
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
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
1,141 km
709 mi
1,141 km
709 mi
1,141 km
709 mi
1,141 km
709 mi
CO2 score
169 g/km
169 g/km
169 g/km
169 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
227 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAudi A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 3) 496 hpAudi A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 2) 432 hpAudi A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 1) 384 hpAudi A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI 320 hp
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,680 LC/year1,680 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Audi A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 3) 496 hp

  • Has 64 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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