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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) · Facelift 2023

35 TDI (Stage 3)

253 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2025
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35 TDI (Stage 2)

220 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2025
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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) · Facelift 2023

35 TDI (Stage 1)

196 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2025
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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) · Facelift 2023

35 TDI

163 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2025

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDI (Stage 3) 253 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    262 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    253 hp
    188 kW
  • Highest torque
    592 Nm
    437 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,068 km
    663 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI (Stage 3)253 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI (Stage 2)220 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI (Stage 1)196 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI163 hp
Power
253hp188kW+90 hp
220hp164kW+57 hp
196hp146kW+33 hp
163hp122kW
Torque
592Nm437lb-ft+222 Nm
518Nm382lb-ft+148 Nm
463Nm341lb-ft+93 Nm
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,640kg3,616lb
1,640kg3,616lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,255kg4,971lb
2,255kg4,971lb
2,255kg4,971lb
2,255kg4,971lb
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
+38 km/h
249 km/h
155 mph
+25 km/h
239 km/h
149 mph
+15 km/h
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
72.3s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph-10.7 s
Calculated
75.9s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph-7.1 s
Calculated
78.8s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph-4.2 s
Calculated
82.9s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s-2.2 s
7.6s-1.6 s
8.2s-1.0 s
9.2s
0-200 km/h
21.8s-16.5 s
Calculated
25.5s-12.7 s
Calculated
29.4s-8.8 s
Calculated
38.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s-2.1 s
Calculated
7.3s-1.5 s
Calculated
7.8s-0.9 s
Calculated
8.8s
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
Quarter mile
14.8s-1.8 s
Calculated
15.4s-1.3 s
Calculated
15.9s-0.8 s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
361Nm/t242lb-ft/ton
Calculated
316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,068km663mi
Calculated
1,068km663mi
Calculated
1,068km663mi
Calculated
1,068km663mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,939mm194in
4,939mm194in
4,939mm194in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,886mm74in
1,886mm74in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,457mm57in
1,457mm57in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,924mm115in
2,924mm115in
2,924mm115in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,630mm64in
1,630mm64in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,617mm64in
1,617mm64in
1,617mm64in
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
63L
63L
63L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDI (Stage 3) 253 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDI (Stage 2) 220 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDI (Stage 1) 196 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDI 163 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDI (Stage 3) 253 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDI (Stage 2) 220 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDI (Stage 1) 196 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDI 163 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI (Stage 3)253 hp3,250-4,400 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI (Stage 2)220 hp3,250-4,400 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI (Stage 1)196 hp3,250-4,400 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI163 hp3,250-4,400 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI (Stage 3)253 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI (Stage 2)220 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI (Stage 1)196 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI163 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.3 s
7.8 s
8.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.6 s
8.2 s
9.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.8 s
25.5 s
29.4 s
38.2 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
2.9 s
3.0 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
7.2 s
7.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.3 s
10.6 s
11.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.1 s
13.5 s
14.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.4 s
15.9 s
16.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
158 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
95 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDI (Stage 3) 253 hp has 90 hp more than AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDI 163 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDI 163 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDI (Stage 3) 253 hp: 90 hp (67 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 (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDI (Stage 3) 253 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDI 163 hp: 2.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDI (Stage 2) 220 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDI (Stage 1) 196 hp, separated by only 0.6 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 (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI (Stage 3)253 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI (Stage 2)220 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI (Stage 1)196 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI163 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

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 (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI (Stage 3)253 hp
253 hp
188 kW
7.0 s
262 km/h
163 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI (Stage 2)220 hp
220 hp
164 kW
7.6 s
249 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI (Stage 1)196 hp
196 hp
146 kW
8.2 s
239 km/h
149 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI163 hp
163 hp
122 kW
9.2 s
224 km/h
139 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 (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI (Stage 3)253 hp
Power
253 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI (Stage 2)220 hp
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI (Stage 1)196 hp
Power
196 hp
146 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI163 hp
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 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 (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI (Stage 3)253 hp
Power
253 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI (Stage 2)220 hp
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI (Stage 1)196 hp
Power
196 hp
146 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI163 hp
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDI (Stage 3) 253 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 (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI (Stage 3)253 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.0 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI (Stage 2)220 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.6 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI (Stage 1)196 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.2 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI163 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
9.2 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 (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI (Stage 3)253 hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI (Stage 2)220 hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI (Stage 1)196 hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI163 hp
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI (Stage 3)253 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI (Stage 2)220 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI (Stage 1)196 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202335 TDI163 hp
Power
253 hp
188 kW
220 hp
164 kW
196 hp
146 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
592 Nm
437 lb-ft
518 Nm
382 lb-ft
463 Nm
341 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.6 s
8.2 s
9.2 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 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
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Range score
1,068 km
663 mi
1,068 km
663 mi
1,068 km
663 mi
1,068 km
663 mi
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
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 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 (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDI (Stage 3) 253 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDI (Stage 2) 220 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDI (Stage 1) 196 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDI 163 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 (C8) Facelift 2023 35 TDI (Stage 3) 253 hp

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Has 74 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 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

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