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

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AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7)

3.0 TFSI V6

300 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2011-2012

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 426 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    288 km/h
    179 mph
  • Most powerful
    426 hp
    318 kW
  • Highest torque
    638 Nm
    471 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,740 kg
    3,836 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    245 hp/t
    183 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    190 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    915 km
    568 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)426 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)342 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)375 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6300 hp
Power
426hp318kW+126 hp
342hp255kW+42 hp
375hp280kW+75 hp
300hp224kW
Torque
638Nm471lb-ft+198 Nm
510Nm376lb-ft+70 Nm
563Nm415lb-ft+123 Nm
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,740kg3,836lb
1,740kg3,836lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,350kg5,181lb
2,350kg5,181lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
+28 km/h
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
+20 km/h
Calculated
277 km/h
172 mph
+17 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
46.1s99% target: 285 km/h / 177 mph-9.7 s
Calculated
54.8s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-1.1 s
Calculated
49.6s99% target: 274 km/h / 170 mph-6.2 s
Calculated
55.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s-1.1 s
5.1s-0.4 s
4.8s-0.7 s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
12.1s-5.1 s
Calculated
14.6s-2.6 s
Calculated
13.8s-3.4 s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s-1.0 s
Calculated
4.9s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s-1.3 s
Calculated
13.0s-0.5 s
Calculated
12.7s-0.8 s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
245hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
367Nm/t245lb-ft/ton
Calculated
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
324Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
915km568mi
Calculated
915km568mi
Calculated
915km568mi
Calculated
915km568mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu 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
190g/km
190g/km
190g/km
190g/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 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 426 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1) 342 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2) 375 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 300 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 426 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1) 342 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2) 375 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 300 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)426 hp5,250-6,500 rpm2,900-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)342 hp5,250-6,500 rpm2,900-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)375 hp5,250-6,500 rpm2,900-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6300 hp5,250-6,500 rpm2,900-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)426 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)342 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)375 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6300 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.9 s
4.6 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
5.1 s
4.8 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.1 s
14.6 s
13.8 s
17.2 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
277 km/h
172 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
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.9 s
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.7 s
8.5 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
11.0 s
10.8 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
13.0 s
12.7 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
201 km/h
125 mph
188 km/h
117 mph
192 km/h
119 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 426 hp has 126 hp more than AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 300 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 300 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 426 hp: 126 hp (94 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 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)426 hp
288 km/h
179 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)342 hp
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)375 hp
277 km/h
172 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6300 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 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 426 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 300 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2) 375 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1) 342 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 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)426 hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)342 hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)375 hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6300 hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)426 hp
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)342 hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)375 hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6300 hp
172 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)426 hp
426 hp
318 kW
4.4 s
288 km/h
179 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)342 hp
342 hp
255 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)375 hp
375 hp
280 kW
4.8 s
277 km/h
172 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6300 hp
300 hp
224 kW
5.5 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 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)426 hp
Power
426 hp
318 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 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 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)342 hp
Power
342 hp
255 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)375 hp
Power
375 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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 TFSI V6300 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)426 hp
Power
426 hp
318 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)342 hp
Power
342 hp
255 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)375 hp
Power
375 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6300 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 426 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 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)426 hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.4 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)342 hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
5.1 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)375 hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.8 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6300 hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
5.5 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 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)426 hp
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)342 hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)375 hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6300 hp
172 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)426 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)342 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)375 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6300 hp
Power
426 hp
318 kW
342 hp
255 kW
375 hp
280 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
638 Nm
471 lb-ft
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
563 Nm
415 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
5.1 s
4.8 s
5.5 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
277 km/h
172 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
915 km
568 mi
915 km
568 mi
915 km
568 mi
915 km
568 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
190 g/km
190 g/km
190 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
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
172 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 426 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1) 342 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2) 375 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 300 hp
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,153 LC/year2,153 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 426 hp

  • Has 84 hp more
  • Has 128 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 48 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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