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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

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 TFSI V6

300 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedWagon / estate2011-2014
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014

3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

272 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,835 kg
    4,045 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    138 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,377 km
    856 mi
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI 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
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
300hp224kW
272hp203kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
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
61.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
64.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
18.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
793km493mi
Calculated
1,377km856mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,926mm194in
4,943mm195in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,482mm58in
Wheelbase
2,912mm115in
2,912mm115in
Front track
1,874mm74in
1,627mm64in
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
65L
73L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
138g/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 TFSI V6AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel3,500-4,250 rpm1,500-3,250 rpm4,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
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
18.2 s
18.8 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
2.4 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
175 km/h
109 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6
300 hp
224 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
272 hp
203 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 has 28 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
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 (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
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 (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
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)3.0 TFSI V65.6 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: 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 (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6: 2.9 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 TFSI V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
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 (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6
793 km
493 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
1,377 km
856 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6
300 hp
224 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
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 (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
300 hp
224 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
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
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
1,482 mm
58.3 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 TFSI V6
Power
300 hp
224 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
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel 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 TFSI V6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
5.6 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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 (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
300 hp
224 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 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
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Range score
793 km
493 mi
1,377 km
856 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
138 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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