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AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014

3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

320 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3) 496 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    496 hp
    370 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,040 Nm
    767 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,835 kg
    4,045 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    270 hp/t
    202 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    159 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,217 km
    756 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3)496 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2)432 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1)384 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel320 hp
Power
496hp370kW+176 hp
432hp322kW+112 hp
384hp286kW+64 hp
320hp239kW
Torque
1,040Nm767lb-ft+390 Nm
910Nm671lb-ft+260 Nm
813Nm599lb-ft+163 Nm
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,835kg4,045lb
1,835kg4,045lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Gross weight
2,445kg5,390lb
2,445kg5,390lb
2,445kg5,390lb
2,445kg5,390lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
+35 km/h
284 km/h
176 mph
+24 km/h
274 km/h
170 mph
+14 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
39.5s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-11.5 s
Calculated
43.3s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-7.7 s
Calculated
46.2s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-4.7 s
Calculated
51.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s-1.2 s
4.2s-0.8 s
4.5s-0.5 s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
10.1s-5.5 s
Calculated
11.6s-4.1 s
Calculated
13.0s-2.7 s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s-1.1 s
Calculated
4.0s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.3s-0.5 s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.4s-1.6 s
Calculated
11.9s-1.1 s
Calculated
12.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
270hp/t202kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
567Nm/t379lb-ft/ton
Calculated
496Nm/t332lb-ft/ton
Calculated
443Nm/t296lb-ft/ton
Calculated
354Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,217km756mi
Calculated
1,217km756mi
Calculated
1,217km756mi
Calculated
1,217km756mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,933mm194in
4,933mm194in
4,933mm194in
4,933mm194in
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
73L
73L
73L
73L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
159g/km
159g/km
159g/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 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3) 496 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2) 432 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1) 384 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel 320 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3) 496 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2) 432 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1) 384 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel 320 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3)496 hp3,900-4,600 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,850 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2)432 hp3,900-4,600 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,850 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1)384 hp3,900-4,600 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,850 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel320 hp3,900-4,600 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3)496 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2)432 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1)384 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel320 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.0 s
4.3 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.2 s
4.5 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.1 s
11.6 s
13.0 s
15.6 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.4 s
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.9 s
8.2 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
10.4 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
11.9 s
12.3 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
114 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3) 496 hp has 176 hp more than AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel 320 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel 320 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3) 496 hp: 176 hp (131 kW).

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 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3) 496 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel 320 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2) 432 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1) 384 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

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3)496 hp
496 hp
370 kW
3.8 s
295 km/h
183 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2)432 hp
432 hp
322 kW
4.2 s
284 km/h
176 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1)384 hp
384 hp
286 kW
4.5 s
274 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel320 hp
320 hp
239 kW
5.0 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)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3)496 hp
Power
496 hp
370 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2)432 hp
Power
432 hp
322 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
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1)384 hp
Power
384 hp
286 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel320 hp
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 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
4,933 mm
194.2 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)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3)496 hp
Power
496 hp
370 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2)432 hp
Power
432 hp
322 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1)384 hp
Power
384 hp
286 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel320 hp
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3) 496 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 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3)496 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
3.8 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2)432 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
4.2 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1)384 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
4.5 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel320 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.0 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 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3)496 hp
270 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2)432 hp
235 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1)384 hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel320 hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3)496 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2)432 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1)384 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel320 hp
Power
496 hp
370 kW
432 hp
322 kW
384 hp
286 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
1,040 Nm
767 lb-ft
910 Nm
671 lb-ft
813 Nm
599 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.2 s
4.5 s
5.0 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
1,217 km
756 mi
1,217 km
756 mi
1,217 km
756 mi
1,217 km
756 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
159 g/km
159 g/km
159 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
270 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
235 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3) 496 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 2) 432 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 1) 384 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel 320 hp
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,575 LC/year1,575 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (Stage 3) 496 hp

  • Has 64 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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