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AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 · Stage 3vsAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 · Stage 2vsAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 · Stage 1vsAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6

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AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7)

3.0 BiTDI V6

313 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2011-2012

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 3) 485 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    485 hp
    362 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,040 Nm
    767 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,790 kg
    3,946 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    271 hp/t
    202 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    169 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,172 km
    728 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 3)485 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 2)423 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 1)376 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6313 hp
Power
485hp362kW+172 hp
423hp315kW+110 hp
376hp280kW+63 hp
313hp233kW
Torque
1,040Nm767lb-ft+390 Nm
910Nm671lb-ft+260 Nm
813Nm599lb-ft+163 Nm
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,790kg3,946lb
1,790kg3,946lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
2,400kg5,291lb
2,400kg5,291lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
+30 km/h
284 km/h
176 mph
+19 km/h
274 km/h
170 mph
+9 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
39.2s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-12.7 s
Calculated
42.9s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-8.9 s
Calculated
45.9s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-6.0 s
Calculated
51.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s-1.2 s
4.2s-0.9 s
4.6s-0.5 s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
10.2s-5.3 s
Calculated
11.7s-3.8 s
Calculated
13.1s-2.4 s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.1s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.4s-0.5 s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.0s-1.1 s
Calculated
12.4s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
271hp/t202kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
210hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
581Nm/t389lb-ft/ton
Calculated
508Nm/t340lb-ft/ton
Calculated
454Nm/t304lb-ft/ton
Calculated
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,172km728mi
Calculated
1,172km728mi
Calculated
1,172km728mi
Calculated
1,172km728mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,915mm194in
4,915mm194in
4,915mm194in
4,915mm194in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,874mm74in
1,874mm74in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,468mm58in
1,468mm58in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,912mm115in
2,912mm115in
2,912mm115in
2,912mm115in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,627mm64in
1,627mm64in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,618mm64in
1,618mm64in
1,618mm64in
Trunk volume
530L
530L
530L
530L
Max trunk volume
995L
995L
995L
995L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
75L
75L
75L
CO2 emissions
169g/km
169g/km
169g/km
169g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 3) 485 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 2) 423 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 1) 376 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 313 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 3) 485 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 2) 423 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 1) 376 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 313 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 3)485 hp3,900-4,500 rpm1,450-2,800 rpm4,750 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 2)423 hp3,900-4,500 rpm1,450-2,800 rpm4,750 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 1)376 hp3,900-4,500 rpm1,450-2,800 rpm4,750 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6313 hp3,900-4,500 rpm1,450-2,800 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 3)485 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 2)423 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 1)376 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6313 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.1 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.2 s
4.6 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.2 s
11.7 s
13.1 s
15.5 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.5 s
5.6 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.0 s
8.3 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
10.2 s
10.5 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
12.0 s
12.4 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
213 km/h
132 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
195 km/h
121 mph
184 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 3) 485 hp has 172 hp more than AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 313 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 313 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 3) 485 hp: 172 hp (128 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 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 3)485 hp
295 km/h
183 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 2)423 hp
284 km/h
176 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 1)376 hp
274 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6313 hp
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 3) 485 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 313 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 2) 423 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 1) 376 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 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 3)485 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 2)423 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 1)376 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6313 hp
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 (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 3)485 hp
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 2)423 hp
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 1)376 hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6313 hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 3)485 hp
485 hp
362 kW
3.9 s
295 km/h
183 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 2)423 hp
423 hp
315 kW
4.2 s
284 km/h
176 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 1)376 hp
376 hp
280 kW
4.6 s
274 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6313 hp
313 hp
233 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 3)485 hp
Power
485 hp
362 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,915 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 2)423 hp
Power
423 hp
315 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,915 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 1)376 hp
Power
376 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,915 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6313 hp
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,915 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,468 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 (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 3)485 hp
Power
485 hp
362 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 2)423 hp
Power
423 hp
315 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 1)376 hp
Power
376 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6313 hp
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 3) 485 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 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 3)485 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
3.9 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 2)423 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
4.2 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 1)376 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
4.6 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6313 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.1 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 (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 3)485 hp
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 2)423 hp
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 1)376 hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6313 hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 3)485 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 2)423 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 1)376 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6313 hp
Power
485 hp
362 kW
423 hp
315 kW
376 hp
280 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
1,040 Nm
767 lb-ft
910 Nm
671 lb-ft
813 Nm
599 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.2 s
4.6 s
5.1 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
4,915 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,915 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,915 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,915 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
1,172 km
728 mi
1,172 km
728 mi
1,172 km
728 mi
1,172 km
728 mi
CO2 score
169 g/km
169 g/km
169 g/km
169 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 3) 485 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 2) 423 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 1) 376 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 313 hp
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,680 LC/year1,680 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 (Stage 3) 485 hp

  • Has 63 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 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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