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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) · Facelift 2023 40 TDIvsAUDI A6 Avant (C8) · Facelift 2023 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 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2025
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) · Facelift 2023

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-2025

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,705 kg
    3,759 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,016 km
    631 mi
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
Power
204hp152kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,325kg5,126lb
2,425kg5,346lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
74.3s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
80.4s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
25.5s
Calculated
28.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,016km631mi
Calculated
984km612mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,939mm194in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,494mm59in
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
1,680L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L

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) Facelift 2023 40 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 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)Facelift 202340 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,250 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)Facelift 202340 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.5 s
28.2 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
154 km/h
96 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)Facelift 202340 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)Facelift 202340 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
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
1,770 kg
3,902 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)Facelift 202340 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 TDI7.4 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI: 0.2 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
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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
1,016 km
631 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
984 km
612 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
7.4 s
246 km/h
153 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 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/h7.4 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)Facelift 202340 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 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
1,494 mm
58.8 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/h7.4 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.4 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.6 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
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Range score
1,016 km
631 mi
984 km
612 mi
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDIAUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 32 km (20 mi) more estimated range

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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