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AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI · Stage 3vsAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI · Stage 2vsAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI · Stage 1vsAUDI 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 (C8)

40 TDI (Stage 3)

316 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2023
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AUDI A6 Avant (C8)

40 TDI (Stage 2)

275 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2023
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AUDI A6 Avant (C8)

40 TDI (Stage 1)

245 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2023
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AUDI A6 Avant (C8)

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    274 km/h
    170 mph
  • Most powerful
    316 hp
    236 kW
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    122 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,370 km
    851 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI (Stage 3)316 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI (Stage 2)275 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI (Stage 1)245 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI204 hp
Power
316hp236kW+112 hp
275hp205kW+71 hp
245hp183kW+41 hp
204hp152kW
Torque
640Nm472lb-ft+240 Nm
560Nm413lb-ft+160 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft+100 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,770kg3,902lb
1,770kg3,902lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,425kg5,346lb
2,425kg5,346lb
2,425kg5,346lb
2,425kg5,346lb
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
+33 km/h
263 km/h
163 mph
+22 km/h
254 km/h
158 mph
+13 km/h
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
66.4s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-15.6 s
Calculated
71.5s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph-10.6 s
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph-6.5 s
Calculated
82.0s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s-1.9 s
6.5s-1.3 s
7.0s-0.8 s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
17.9s-11.0 s
Calculated
20.7s-8.2 s
Calculated
23.4s-5.4 s
Calculated
28.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s-1.8 s
Calculated
6.2s-1.2 s
Calculated
6.6s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s-1.7 s
Calculated
14.4s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
362Nm/t242lb-ft/ton
Calculated
316Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,370km851mi
Calculated
1,370km851mi
Calculated
1,370km851mi
Calculated
1,370km851mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,939mm194in
4,939mm194in
4,939mm194in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,886mm74in
1,886mm74in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,467mm58in
1,467mm58in
1,467mm58in
1,467mm58in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,924mm115in
2,924mm115in
2,924mm115in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,630mm64in
1,630mm64in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,617mm64in
1,617mm64in
1,617mm64in
Trunk volume
565L
565L
565L
565L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L
63L
63L
CO2 emissions
122g/km
122g/km
122g/km
122g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hpAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 2) 275 hpAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 1) 245 hpAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI 204 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 2) 275 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 1) 245 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI 204 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp3,750-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp3,750-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp3,750-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI204 hp3,750-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI (Stage 3)316 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI (Stage 2)275 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI (Stage 1)245 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI204 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.6 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.5 s
7.0 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
20.7 s
23.4 s
28.8 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.6 s
9.9 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.2 s
12.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.4 s
14.9 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
168 km/h
104 mph
162 km/h
101 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hp has 112 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI 204 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI 204 hp and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hp: 112 hp (84 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hp and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI 204 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 2) 275 hp and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 1) 245 hp, separated by only 0.5 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 (C8)40 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI204 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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 (C8)40 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI204 hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp
316 hp
236 kW
5.9 s
274 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
275 hp
205 kW
6.5 s
263 km/h
163 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
7.0 s
254 km/h
158 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI204 hp
204 hp
152 kW
7.8 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 (C8)40 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 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 (C8)40 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hp 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 (C8)40 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
5.9 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
6.5 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.0 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI204 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.8 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 (C8)40 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI204 hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI (Stage 3)316 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI (Stage 2)275 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI (Stage 1)245 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI204 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
275 hp
205 kW
245 hp
183 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.5 s
7.0 s
7.8 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
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
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
1,370 km
851 mi
1,370 km
851 mi
1,370 km
851 mi
1,370 km
851 mi
CO2 score
122 g/km
122 g/km
122 g/km
122 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hpAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 2) 275 hpAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 1) 245 hpAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI 204 hp
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,208 LC/year1,208 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hp

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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