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AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI · Stage 3vsAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI · Stage 2vsAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI · Stage 1vsAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI

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AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016

3.0 TDI (Stage 3)

338 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
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AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016

3.0 TDI (Stage 2)

294 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
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AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016

3.0 TDI (Stage 1)

262 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
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AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016

3.0 TDI

218 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 3) 338 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    283 km/h
    176 mph
  • Most powerful
    338 hp
    252 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,765 kg
    3,891 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,431 km
    889 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 3)338 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 2)294 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 1)262 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI218 hp
Power
338hp252kW+120 hp
294hp219kW+76 hp
262hp195kW+44 hp
218hp163kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft+300 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft+200 Nm
625Nm461lb-ft+125 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,765kg3,891lb
1,765kg3,891lb
1,765kg3,891lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Gross weight
2,375kg5,236lb
2,375kg5,236lb
2,375kg5,236lb
2,375kg5,236lb
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
+38 km/h
270 km/h
168 mph
+25 km/h
258 km/h
160 mph
+13 km/h
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
54.4s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph-11.2 s
Calculated
58.1s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph-7.6 s
Calculated
60.5s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph-5.2 s
Calculated
65.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s-1.6 s
5.5s-1.1 s
5.9s-0.7 s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
14.3s-8.5 s
Calculated
16.5s-6.4 s
Calculated
18.7s-4.1 s
Calculated
22.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.2s-1.1 s
Calculated
5.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s-1.7 s
Calculated
13.4s-1.2 s
Calculated
13.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
453Nm/t303lb-ft/ton
Calculated
397Nm/t265lb-ft/ton
Calculated
354Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
283Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,431km889mi
Calculated
1,431km889mi
Calculated
1,431km889mi
Calculated
1,431km889mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,932mm194in
4,932mm194in
4,932mm194in
4,932mm194in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,874mm74in
1,874mm74in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,455mm57in
1,455mm57in
1,455mm57in
1,455mm57in
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
73L
73L
73L
73L
CO2 emissions
134g/km
134g/km
134g/km
134g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 3) 338 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 2) 294 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 1) 262 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI 218 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 3) 338 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 2) 294 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 1) 262 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI 218 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 3)338 hp3,250-5,000 rpm1,250-3,000 rpm5,250 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 2)294 hp3,250-5,000 rpm1,250-3,000 rpm5,250 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 1)262 hp3,250-5,000 rpm1,250-3,000 rpm5,250 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI218 hp3,250-5,000 rpm1,250-3,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 3)338 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 2)294 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 1)262 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI218 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.2 s
5.6 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.3 s
16.5 s
18.7 s
22.8 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
270 km/h
168 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.0 s
9.2 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.4 s
11.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.4 s
13.9 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
181 km/h
112 mph
174 km/h
108 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 3) 338 hp has 120 hp more than AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI 218 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI 218 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 3) 338 hp: 120 hp (89 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

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) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 3) 338 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI 218 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 2) 294 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 1) 262 hp, separated by only 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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 3)338 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 2)294 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 1)262 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI218 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

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)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 3)338 hp
338 hp
252 kW
5.0 s
283 km/h
176 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 2)294 hp
294 hp
219 kW
5.5 s
270 km/h
168 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 1)262 hp
262 hp
195 kW
5.9 s
258 km/h
160 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI218 hp
218 hp
163 kW
6.6 s
245 km/h
152 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)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 3)338 hp
Power
338 hp
252 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,932 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 2)294 hp
Power
294 hp
219 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,932 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 1)262 hp
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,932 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI218 hp
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,932 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 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)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 3)338 hp
Power
338 hp
252 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 2)294 hp
Power
294 hp
219 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 1)262 hp
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI218 hp
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 3) 338 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)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 3)338 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.0 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 2)294 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.5 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 1)262 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.9 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI218 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.6 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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 3)338 hp
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 2)294 hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 1)262 hp
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI218 hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 3)338 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 2)294 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 1)262 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI218 hp
Power
338 hp
252 kW
294 hp
219 kW
262 hp
195 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.6 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
270 km/h
168 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,932 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,932 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,932 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,932 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Range score
1,431 km
889 mi
1,431 km
889 mi
1,431 km
889 mi
1,431 km
889 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
134 g/km
134 g/km
134 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
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 3) 338 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 2) 294 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 1) 262 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI 218 hp
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,339 LC/year1,339 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI (Stage 3) 338 hp

  • Has 44 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 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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