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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) · Facelift 2023 40 TDIvsAUDI 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 Sedan (C8) · Facelift 2023

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2025
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (C8)

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    124 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    53/100

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,286 km
    799 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
Power
204hp152kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,255kg4,971lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
78.4s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
86.2s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
27.0s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,050km652mi
Calculated
1,286km799mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,939mm194in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,467mm58in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,924mm115in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,617mm64in
Trunk volume
530L
565L
Max trunk volume
995L
-
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L
CO2 emissions-
129g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDIAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI3,750-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.0 s
30.5 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
97 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
204 hp
152 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
1,710 kg
3,770 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 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
246 km/h
153 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
241 km/h
150 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI7.9 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI: 0.4 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 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI: 1.1 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 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
1,050 km
652 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
1,286 km
799 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.9 s
246 km/h
153 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
8.3 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 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 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 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 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
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.9 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.3 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 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 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
1,050 km
652 mi
1,286 km
799 mi
CO2 score
-
129 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDIAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI

  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 236 km (146 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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