Car comparison

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) · Facelift 2023 50 TDI 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 (C8) · Facelift 2023

50 TDI V6

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-2025
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016

3.0 TDI

272 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100

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

  • Lightest
    1,835 kg
    4,045 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,352 km
    840 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Power
286hp213kW
272hp203kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Gross weight
2,550kg5,622lb
2,465kg5,434lb
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
63.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
64.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
18.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
328Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
887km551mi
Calculated
1,352km840mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,943mm195in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,912mm115in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,618mm64in
Trunk volume
550L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,660L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
73L
CO2 emissions-
144g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI 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 (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V63,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI3,500-4,250 rpm1,250-3,250 rpm4,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
18.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
272 hp
203 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6 has 14 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 (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
1,835 kg
4,045 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 (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
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 (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V65.6 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI: 0.1 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 (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6: 1.7 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 (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
887 km
551 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
1,352 km
840 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
272 hp
203 kW
5.7 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 Avant (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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 Avant (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 50 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 Avant (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.6 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.7 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 Avant (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 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
887 km
551 mi
1,352 km
840 mi
CO2 score
-
144 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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 (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 465 km (289 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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