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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 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 Sedan (C8)

45 TDI V6

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016

3.0 TDI

218 hp2967 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Lightest
    1,760 kg
    3,880 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    122 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,587 km
    986 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    127 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Power
231hp172kW
218hp163kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,825kg4,023lb
1,760kg3,880lb
Gross weight
2,475kg5,456lb
2,390kg5,269lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
68.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.3s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
20.3s
Calculated
27.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,086km675mi
Calculated
1,587km986mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu 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
530L
565L
Max trunk volume-
1,680L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
73L
CO2 emissions
150g/km
122g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 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 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V63,250-4,750 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI4,000-5,000 rpm1,250-3,750 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.3 s
27.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 has 13 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 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
1,760 kg
3,880 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)45 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
237 km/h
147 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)45 TDI V66.3 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI: 1.0 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)45 TDI V6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6: 1.2 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 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
1,086 km
675 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
1,587 km
986 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW
7.3 s
237 km/h
147 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)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 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)45 TDI V6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.3 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.3 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 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 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
1,086 km
675 mi
1,587 km
986 mi
CO2 score
150 g/km
122 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 501 km (311 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 28 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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