Car comparison

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSIvsAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 50 TDI V6

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

310 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedWagon / estate2011-2014
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (C8)

50 TDI V6

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 50 TDI V6

  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    155 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,068 km
    663 mi
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI

  • 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
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Lightest
    1,865 kg
    4,112 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    166 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSIAUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V6
Power
310hp231kW
286hp213kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,560kg5,644lb
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
60.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
63.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
18.1s
Calculated
18.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
328Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
793km493mi
Calculated
1,068km663mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,926mm194in
4,939mm194in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,467mm58in
Wheelbase
2,912mm115in
2,924mm115in
Front track
1,874mm74in
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
65L
63L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
155g/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 TFSIAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 50 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 50 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI5,500-6,500 rpm2,900-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V63,500-4,000 rpm2,250-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSIAUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V6
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
18.1 s
18.7 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
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI has 24 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 50 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 50 TDI V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI: 24 hp (18 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
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V6
620 Nm
457 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
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V6
1,890 kg
4,167 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
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V6
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 TFSI5.6 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V65.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 50 TDI V6: 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
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 50 TDI V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI: 2.3 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
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V6
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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
793 km
493 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V6
1,068 km
663 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
310 hp
231 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V6
286 hp
213 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
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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 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
4,939 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 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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 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 (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
5.6 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V6
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSIAUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 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
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
793 km
493 mi
1,068 km
663 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
155 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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) 3.0 TFSIAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 50 TDI V6
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 50 TDI V6

  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 275 km (171 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 35 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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