Car comparison

AUDI S4 Avant (B8) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016 Competition 3.0 TDI

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

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AUDI S4 Avant (B8) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedWagon / estate2014-2015
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016

Competition 3.0 TDI

326 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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

  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    169 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,141 km
    709 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Lightest
    1,750 kg
    3,858 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    190 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 2016Competition 3.0 TDI
Power
333hp248kW
326hp243kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
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
53.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
57.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
763km474mi
Calculated
1,141km709mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,719mm186in
4,943mm195in
Width
1,826mm72in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,406mm55in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,811mm111in
2,912mm115in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,539mm61in
1,618mm64in
Trunk volume
490L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,430L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
73L
CO2 emissions
185g/km
169g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 Competition 3.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 Competition 3.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 2016Competition 3.0 TDI4,000-4,500 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 2016Competition 3.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
16.9 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
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 2016Competition 3.0 TDI
326 hp
243 kW

AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 has 7 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 Competition 3.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 Competition 3.0 TDI and AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 2016Competition 3.0 TDI
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 2016Competition 3.0 TDI
1,930 kg
4,255 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 2016Competition 3.0 TDI
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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65.1 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 2016Competition 3.0 TDI5.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 Competition 3.0 TDI: 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 2016Competition 3.0 TDI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 Competition 3.0 TDI and AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 1.6 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 2016Competition 3.0 TDI
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
763 km
474 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 2016Competition 3.0 TDI
1,141 km
709 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 2016Competition 3.0 TDI
326 hp
243 kW
5.2 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,719 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 in
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 2016Competition 3.0 TDI
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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

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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 2016Competition 3.0 TDI
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 Competition 3.0 TDI 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
5.1 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 2016Competition 3.0 TDI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.2 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 2016Competition 3.0 TDI
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 2016Competition 3.0 TDI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,719 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 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
763 km
474 mi
1,141 km
709 mi
CO2 score
185 g/km
169 g/km
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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 S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 Competition 3.0 TDI
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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

  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 378 km (235 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 16 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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