Car comparison

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6vsAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI

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 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2014
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (C8)

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI

  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,286 km
    799 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
Power
245hp183kW
204hp152kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
62.8s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
86.2s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
22.2s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
324Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,271km790mi
Calculated
1,286km799mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,926mm194in
4,939mm194in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,467mm58in
Wheelbase
2,912mm115in
2,924mm115in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,617mm64in
Ground clearance
117mm5in
-
Trunk volume
565L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,680L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
63L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
129g/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 TDI V6AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V64,000-4,500 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,750 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI3,750-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.2 s
30.5 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
204 hp
152 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 has 41 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 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 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
1,710 kg
3,770 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 TDI V6
243 km/h
151 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
241 km/h
150 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)3.0 TDI V66.3 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI: 2.0 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 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6: 1.0 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 TDI V6
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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 TDI V6
1,271 km
790 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
1,286 km
799 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
6.3 s
243 km/h
151 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
8.3 s
241 km/h
150 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 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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 (C8)40 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,467 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)3.0 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 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 (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.3 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.3 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 TDI V6
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
8.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Range score
1,271 km
790 mi
1,286 km
799 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
129 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 km (9 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 27 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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