Car comparison

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDIvsTesla Model 3 55 kWh

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8)

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2023
VS

Tesla Model 3

55 kWh

204 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2019-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Tesla Model 3 55 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,685 kg
    3,715 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDITeslaModel 355 kWh
Power
204hp152kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
-
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight
2,325kg5,126lb
-
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.3s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
49.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
-
Estimated range
1,370km851mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
-
Length
4,939mm194in
4,694mm185in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,630mm64in
-
Rear track
1,617mm64in
-
Trunk volume
530L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
-
CO2 emissions
120g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDITeslaModel 355 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
23.0 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
TeslaModel 355 kWh
204 hp
152 kW

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
TeslaModel 355 kWh
1,685 kg
3,715 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 (C8)40 TDI
246 km/h
153 mph
TeslaModel 355 kWh
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI7.6 s
TeslaModel 355 kWh5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model 3 55 kWh and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI: 1.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
TeslaModel 355 kWh
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
246 km/h
153 mph
TeslaModel 355 kWh
204 hp
152 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 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)40 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 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
TeslaModel 355 kWh
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDITeslaModel 355 kWh
Power
204 hp
152 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
-
Acceleration
7.6 s
5.9 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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-
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
1,370 km
851 mi
-
CO2 score
120 g/km
-
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Overall
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 (C8) 40 TDI
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI

  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Tesla Model 3 55 kWh

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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