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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) · Facelift 2023 40 TDIvsAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI

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

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) · Facelift 2023

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2025
VS

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8)

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI AWD

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI FWD

  • Lightest
    1,645 kg
    3,627 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    124 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,340 km
    833 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAWDAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIFWD
Power
204hp152kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Gross weight
2,325kg5,126lb
2,255kg4,971lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
74.3s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
80.4s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
25.5s
Calculated
27.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,016km631mi
Calculated
1,340km833mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,939mm194in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,924mm115in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,617mm64in
Trunk volume
530L
530L
Max trunk volume
995L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L
CO2 emissions-
124g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI AWDAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI FWDPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI AWD: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI FWD: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAWD3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIFWD3,750-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAWDAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIFWD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.5 s
27.7 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAWD
204 hp
152 kW
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIFWD
204 hp
152 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAWD
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIFWD
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAWD
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIFWD
1,645 kg
3,627 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)Facelift 202340 TDIAWD
246 km/h
153 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIFWD
246 km/h
153 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)Facelift 202340 TDIAWD7.4 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIFWD8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI AWD and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI FWD: 0.7 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 202340 TDIAWD
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIFWD
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI FWD and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI AWD: 1.5 L/100 km.

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)Facelift 202340 TDIAWD
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIFWD
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAWD
1,016 km
631 mi
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIFWD
1,340 km
833 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAWD
204 hp
152 kW
7.4 s
246 km/h
153 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIFWD
204 hp
152 kW
8.1 s
246 km/h
153 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 202340 TDIAWD
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 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
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIFWD
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 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

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 202340 TDIAWD
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIFWD
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI AWD 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 202340 TDIAWD
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.4 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIFWD
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.1 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 (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAWD
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIFWD
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAWDAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIFWD
Power
204 hp
152 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
Range score
1,016 km
631 mi
1,340 km
833 mi
CO2 score
-
124 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI AWDAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI FWD
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI AWD

  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI FWD

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 324 km (202 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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