AUDI A6 Avant (C9)
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.
New comparisonAUDI A6 Avant (C9)
3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)
AUDI A6 Avant (C9)
3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)
AUDI A6 Avant (C9)
3.0 TDI V6
Comparison overview
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Best choices
AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 463 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.0 s
- Fastest top speed298 km/h185 mph
- Most powerful463 hp346 kW
- Highest torque928 Nm684 lb-ft
- Lightest2,080 kg4,586 lb
- Best power-to-weight223 hp/t166 kW/t4.5 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
- Best estimated range952 km592 mi
- Largest trunk466 L
- Best overall score86/100
- Best performance score87/100
- Best economy score90/100
- Best practicality score83/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp | AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp | AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp | AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp |
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| 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 | 284 km/h 176 mph | 272 km/h 169 mph | 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 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
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp | 3,620-3,750 rpm | 1,500-3,620 rpm | 4,000 rpm |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp | 3,620-3,750 rpm | 1,500-3,620 rpm | 4,000 rpm |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp | 3,620-3,750 rpm | 1,500-3,620 rpm | 4,000 rpm |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp | 3,620-3,750 rpm | 1,500-3,620 rpm | 4,000 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp | AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp | AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp | AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp | 463 hp 346 kW |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp | 404 hp 301 kW |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp | 359 hp 268 kW |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp | 299 hp 223 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp | 928 Nm 684 lb-ft |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp | 812 Nm 599 lb-ft |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp | 725 Nm 535 lb-ft |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp | 580 Nm 428 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp | 2,080 kg 4,586 lb |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp | 2,080 kg 4,586 lb |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp | 2,080 kg 4,586 lb |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp | 2,080 kg 4,586 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp | 4.0 s |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp | 4.4 s |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp | 4.7 s |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp | 5.3 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp | 952 km 592 mi |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp | 952 km 592 mi |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp | 952 km 592 mi |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp | 952 km 592 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| 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
| Vehicle | AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp | AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp | AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp | AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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
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| Vehicle | AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 463 hp | AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 404 hp | AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 359 hp | AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 299 hp |
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| Consumption | 6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK | 6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK | 6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK | 6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 11.03 LC100 km | 11.03 LC100 km | 11.03 LC100 km | 11.03 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 17.74 LC100 mi | 17.74 LC100 mi | 17.74 LC100 mi | 17.74 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 945 L250 US gal208 UK gal | 945 L250 US gal208 UK gal | 945 L250 US gal208 UK gal | 945 L250 US gal208 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,654 LC/year | 1,654 LC/year | 1,654 LC/year | 1,654 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
AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 404 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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