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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 55 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedWagon / estate2014-2016
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (C8)

55 TFSI

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 55 TFSI

  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    185 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    169 g/km
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,815 kg
    4,001 lb
  • Best estimated range
    962 km
    597 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6AUDIA6 Avant (C8)55 TFSI
Power
333hp248kW
340hp254kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,815kg4,001lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Gross weight
2,445kg5,390lb
2,480kg5,467lb
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
56.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
54.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
16.9s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
962km597mi
Calculated
851km529mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,943mm195in
4,939mm194in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,467mm58in
Wheelbase
2,912mm115in
2,924mm115in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,617mm64in
Trunk volume
565L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,680L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
63L
CO2 emissions
182g/km
169g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 55 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 55 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)55 TFSI5,000-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6AUDIA6 Avant (C8)55 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
16.7 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
6.0 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)55 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 55 TFSI has 7 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 55 TFSI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)55 TFSI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)55 TFSI
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)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)55 TFSI
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)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V65.3 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)55 TFSI5.3 s

Although AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 55 TFSI has more power, AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)55 TFSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

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)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)55 TFSI
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
962 km
597 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)55 TFSI
851 km
529 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)55 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW
5.3 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)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)55 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)55 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 55 TFSI 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)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.3 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)55 TFSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
5.3 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)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)55 TFSI
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6AUDIA6 Avant (C8)55 TFSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
962 km
597 mi
851 km
529 mi
CO2 score
182 g/km
169 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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.

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) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 55 TFSI
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 110 km (68 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 55 TFSI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest

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