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

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AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7)

3.0 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2014

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 380 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    291 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    380 hp
    283 kW
  • Highest torque
    928 Nm
    684 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,720 kg
    3,792 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    156 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,271 km
    790 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6245 hp
Power
380hp283kW+135 hp
331hp247kW+86 hp
294hp219kW+49 hp
245hp183kW
Torque
928Nm684lb-ft+348 Nm
812Nm599lb-ft+232 Nm
725Nm535lb-ft+145 Nm
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,720kg3,792lb
1,720kg3,792lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
2,330kg5,137lb
2,330kg5,137lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
+31 km/h
277 km/h
172 mph
+17 km/h
266 km/h
165 mph
+6 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
50.5s99% target: 288 km/h / 179 mph-14.2 s
Calculated
54.1s99% target: 274 km/h / 170 mph-10.6 s
Calculated
57.0s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph-7.8 s
Calculated
64.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s-1.5 s
5.1s-1.0 s
5.4s-0.7 s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
12.8s-6.7 s
Calculated
14.7s-4.7 s
Calculated
16.6s-2.8 s
Calculated
19.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s-1.4 s
Calculated
4.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s-1.7 s
Calculated
13.0s-1.1 s
Calculated
13.4s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t127kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
540Nm/t361lb-ft/ton
Calculated
472Nm/t316lb-ft/ton
Calculated
422Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
337Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,271km790mi
Calculated
1,271km790mi
Calculated
1,271km790mi
Calculated
1,271km790mi
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
156g/km
156g/km
156g/km
156g/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 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 380 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 331 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 294 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 245 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 380 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 331 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 294 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 245 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hp4,000-4,500 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,750 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hp4,000-4,500 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,750 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hp4,000-4,500 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,750 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6245 hp4,000-4,500 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6245 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.8 s
5.2 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.8 s
14.7 s
16.6 s
19.5 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
277 km/h
172 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.7 s
8.9 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.0 s
11.4 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.0 s
13.4 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
187 km/h
116 mph
180 km/h
112 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 380 hp has 135 hp more than AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 245 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 245 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 380 hp: 135 hp (100 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 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hp
291 km/h
181 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hp
277 km/h
172 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hp
266 km/h
165 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6245 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 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 380 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 245 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 331 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 294 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)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6245 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hp
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6245 hp
142 hp/t
106 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 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hp
380 hp
283 kW
4.6 s
291 km/h
181 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hp
331 hp
247 kW
5.1 s
277 km/h
172 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hp
294 hp
219 kW
5.4 s
266 km/h
165 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
6.1 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 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hp
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 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 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hp
Power
331 hp
247 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 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 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hp
Power
294 hp
219 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 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 TDI V6245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hp
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hp
Power
331 hp
247 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hp
Power
294 hp
219 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 380 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 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.6 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.1 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.4 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6245 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.1 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 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hp
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6245 hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6245 hp
Power
380 hp
283 kW
331 hp
247 kW
294 hp
219 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
928 Nm
684 lb-ft
812 Nm
599 lb-ft
725 Nm
535 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
6.1 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
277 km/h
172 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
1,271 km
790 mi
1,271 km
790 mi
1,271 km
790 mi
1,271 km
790 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
156 g/km
156 g/km
156 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
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 380 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 331 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 294 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 245 hp
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 380 hp

  • Has 49 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 28 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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