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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016 3.0 TDIvsAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI

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

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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016

3.0 TDI

320 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2016-2018
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7)

3.0 TFSI

310 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedWagon / estate2011-2014

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 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
    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)Facelift 20163.0 TDIAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI
Power
320hp239kW
310hp231kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Gross weight
2,530kg5,578lb
2,350kg5,181lb
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
57.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
60.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
16.9s
Calculated
18.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
342Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,141km709mi
Calculated
793km493mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,943mm195in
4,926mm194in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,912mm115in
2,912mm115in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,874mm74in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,618mm64in
Ground clearance-
117mm5in
Trunk volume
565L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,680L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
65L
CO2 emissions
169g/km
190g/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 TDIAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI3,900-4,600 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,850 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI5,500-6,500 rpm2,900-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDIAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
18.1 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
320 hp
239 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI has 10 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI
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)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI
1,865 kg
4,112 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 20163.0 TDI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 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 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI5.2 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI5.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI: 0.4 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
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI: 1.8 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 20163.0 TDI
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 20163.0 TDI
1,141 km
709 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI
793 km
493 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
320 hp
239 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
5.6 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
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
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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

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
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
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.2 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
5.6 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
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDIAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
4,926 mm
193.9 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
1,141 km
709 mi
793 km
493 mi
CO2 score
169 g/km
190 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 2016 3.0 TDIAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 348 km (216 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 21 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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