Car comparison

AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 · Stage 3vsAUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 · Stage 2vsAUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 · Stage 1vsAUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6

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

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AUDI A6 Avant (C9)

3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)

463 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2025-present
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (C9)

3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)

404 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2025-present
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (C9)

3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)

359 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2025-present
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (C9)

3.0 TDI V6

299 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2025-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 463 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    298 km/h
    185 mph
  • Most powerful
    463 hp
    346 kW
  • Highest torque
    928 Nm
    684 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,080 kg
    4,586 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    223 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    952 km
    592 mi
  • Largest trunk
    466 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp
Power
463hp346kW+164 hp
404hp301kW+105 hp
359hp268kW+60 hp
299hp223kW
Torque
928Nm684lb-ft+348 Nm
812Nm599lb-ft+232 Nm
725Nm535lb-ft+145 Nm
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,080kg4,586lb
2,080kg4,586lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Gross weight
2,710kg5,975lb
2,710kg5,975lb
2,710kg5,975lb
2,710kg5,975lb
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
+38 km/h
284 km/h
176 mph
+24 km/h
272 km/h
169 mph
+12 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
46.3s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph-12.4 s
Calculated
50.0s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-8.6 s
Calculated
52.8s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph-5.8 s
Calculated
58.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s-1.3 s
4.4s-0.9 s
4.7s-0.6 s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
11.1s-6.2 s
Calculated
12.7s-4.5 s
Calculated
14.4s-2.9 s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.2s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.5s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.2s-1.1 s
Calculated
12.7s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
446Nm/t299lb-ft/ton
Calculated
390Nm/t261lb-ft/ton
Calculated
349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
279Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
952km592mi
Calculated
952km592mi
Calculated
952km592mi
Calculated
952km592mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,999mm197in
4,999mm197in
4,999mm197in
4,999mm197in
Width
1,875mm74in
1,875mm74in
1,875mm74in
1,875mm74in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,452mm57in
1,452mm57in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,923mm115in
2,923mm115in
2,923mm115in
2,923mm115in
Front track
1,626mm64in
1,626mm64in
1,626mm64in
1,626mm64in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,610mm63in
1,610mm63in
1,610mm63in
Trunk volume
466L
466L
466L
466L
Max trunk volume
1,497L
1,497L
1,497L
1,497L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
60L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 463 hpAUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 404 hpAUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 359 hpAUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 299 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 463 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 404 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 359 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 299 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp3,620-3,750 rpm1,500-3,620 rpm4,000 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp3,620-3,750 rpm1,500-3,620 rpm4,000 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp3,620-3,750 rpm1,500-3,620 rpm4,000 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp3,620-3,750 rpm1,500-3,620 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.2 s
4.5 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.4 s
4.7 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.1 s
12.7 s
14.4 s
17.3 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.5 s
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.1 s
8.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.4 s
10.7 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
12.2 s
12.7 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
196 km/h
122 mph
188 km/h
117 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 463 hp has 164 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 299 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 299 hp and AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 463 hp: 164 hp (123 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp
298 km/h
185 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp
284 km/h
176 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp
272 km/h
169 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 463 hp and AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 299 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 404 hp and AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 359 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp
172 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp
463 hp
346 kW
4.0 s
298 km/h
185 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp
404 hp
301 kW
4.4 s
284 km/h
176 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp
359 hp
268 kW
4.7 s
272 km/h
169 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp
299 hp
223 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 (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp
Power
463 hp
346 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp
Power
404 hp
301 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp
Power
359 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp
Power
299 hp
223 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
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 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 (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp
Power
463 hp
346 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp
Power
404 hp
301 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp
Power
359 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 463 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 (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
4.0 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
4.4 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
4.7 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp
172 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp
Power
463 hp
346 kW
404 hp
301 kW
359 hp
268 kW
299 hp
223 kW
Torque
928 Nm
684 lb-ft
812 Nm
599 lb-ft
725 Nm
535 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.4 s
4.7 s
5.3 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
952 km
592 mi
952 km
592 mi
952 km
592 mi
952 km
592 mi
Trunk score
466 L
16.5 cu ft
466 L
16.5 cu ft
466 L
16.5 cu ft
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
172 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 463 hpAUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 404 hpAUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 359 hpAUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 299 hp
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,654 LC/year1,654 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 463 hp

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 116 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 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

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