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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 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
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AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016

3.0 TDI (Stage 2)

294 hp2967 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
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AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016

3.0 TDI (Stage 1)

262 hp2967 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
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AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016

3.0 TDI

218 hp2967 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

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
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    289 km/h
    180 mph
  • Most powerful
    338 hp
    252 kW
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,695 kg
    3,737 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    199 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    119 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,622 km
    1,008 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • 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
640Nm472lb-ft+240 Nm
560Nm413lb-ft+160 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft+100 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,695kg3,737lb
1,695kg3,737lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Gross weight
2,275kg5,016lb
2,275kg5,016lb
2,275kg5,016lb
2,275kg5,016lb
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
+44 km/h
277 km/h
172 mph
+32 km/h
266 km/h
165 mph
+21 km/h
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
59.1s99% target: 286 km/h / 178 mph-10.6 s
Calculated
63.7s99% target: 274 km/h / 170 mph-6.1 s
Calculated
66.8s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph-2.9 s
Calculated
69.7s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s-1.7 s
5.9s-1.2 s
6.3s-0.8 s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
15.0s-9.3 s
Calculated
17.2s-7.1 s
Calculated
19.4s-4.9 s
Calculated
24.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s-1.6 s
Calculated
5.6s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s-1.8 s
Calculated
13.8s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.2s-0.8 s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t149kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
378Nm/t253lb-ft/ton
Calculated
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
295Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,622km1,008mi
Calculated
1,622km1,008mi
Calculated
1,622km1,008mi
Calculated
1,622km1,008mi
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
119g/km
119g/km
119g/km
119g/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 hp4,000-5,000 rpm1,250-3,750 rpm5,250 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 2)294 hp4,000-5,000 rpm1,250-3,750 rpm5,250 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 1)262 hp4,000-5,000 rpm1,250-3,750 rpm5,250 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI218 hp4,000-5,000 rpm1,250-3,750 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
5.2 s
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.3 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
17.2 s
19.4 s
24.4 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
277 km/h
172 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.2 s
9.5 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.7 s
12.1 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.8 s
14.2 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
178 km/h
111 mph
171 km/h
106 mph
161 km/h
100 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: 1.7 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
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 2)294 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 1)262 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI218 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
5.4 s
289 km/h
180 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 2)294 hp
294 hp
219 kW
5.9 s
277 km/h
172 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 1)262 hp
262 hp
195 kW
6.3 s
266 km/h
165 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI218 hp
218 hp
163 kW
7.1 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/h5.4 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 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/h5.9 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 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/h6.3 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 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/h7.1 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/h5.4 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 2)294 hp
Power
294 hp
219 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 1)262 hp
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI218 hp
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
5.4 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 2)294 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
5.9 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 1)262 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
6.3 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI218 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.1 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)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 3)338 hp
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 2)294 hp
174 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI (Stage 1)262 hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI218 hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.3 s
7.1 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
277 km/h
172 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
1,622 km
1,008 mi
1,622 km
1,008 mi
1,622 km
1,008 mi
1,622 km
1,008 mi
CO2 score
119 g/km
119 g/km
119 g/km
119 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
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
174 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,181 LC/year1,181 LC/year1,181 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 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 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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