Car comparison

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI · Stage 3vsAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI · Stage 2vsAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI · Stage 1vsAUDI 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)

40 TDI (Stage 3)

316 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2023
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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8)

40 TDI (Stage 2)

275 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2023
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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8)

40 TDI (Stage 1)

245 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2023
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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8)

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    283 km/h
    176 mph
  • Most powerful
    316 hp
    236 kW
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,645 kg
    3,627 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    124 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,340 km
    833 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI (Stage 3)316 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI (Stage 2)275 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI (Stage 1)245 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI204 hp
Power
316hp236kW+112 hp
275hp205kW+71 hp
245hp183kW+41 hp
204hp152kW
Torque
640Nm472lb-ft+240 Nm
560Nm413lb-ft+160 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft+100 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,645kg3,627lb
1,645kg3,627lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Gross weight
2,255kg4,971lb
2,255kg4,971lb
2,255kg4,971lb
2,255kg4,971lb
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
+37 km/h
270 km/h
168 mph
+24 km/h
259 km/h
161 mph
+13 km/h
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
66.4s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph-14.1 s
Calculated
70.9s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph-9.6 s
Calculated
74.1s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph-6.4 s
Calculated
80.5s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s-1.9 s
6.7s-1.4 s
7.2s-0.9 s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
17.5s-10.3 s
Calculated
20.1s-7.6 s
Calculated
22.8s-4.9 s
Calculated
27.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s-1.8 s
Calculated
6.4s-1.3 s
Calculated
6.9s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s-1.8 s
Calculated
14.6s-1.2 s
Calculated
15.1s-0.8 s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
389Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
340Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,340km833mi
Calculated
1,340km833mi
Calculated
1,340km833mi
Calculated
1,340km833mi
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
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L
63L
63L
CO2 emissions
124g/km
124g/km
124g/km
124g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 2) 275 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 1) 245 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI 204 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 2) 275 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 1) 245 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI 204 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp3,750-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp3,750-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp3,750-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI204 hp3,750-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI (Stage 3)316 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI (Stage 2)275 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI (Stage 1)245 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI204 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.4 s
6.9 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.7 s
7.2 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
20.1 s
22.8 s
27.7 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
270 km/h
168 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
6.9 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.8 s
10.1 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.4 s
12.8 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.6 s
15.1 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
169 km/h
105 mph
163 km/h
101 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hp has 112 hp more than AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI 204 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI 204 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hp: 112 hp (84 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) 40 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI 204 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 2) 275 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 1) 245 hp, separated by only 0.5 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)40 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI204 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 (C8)40 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI204 hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 (C8)40 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp
316 hp
236 kW
6.2 s
283 km/h
176 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
275 hp
205 kW
6.7 s
270 km/h
168 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
7.2 s
259 km/h
161 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI204 hp
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)40 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 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 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 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 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 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 TDI204 hp
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)40 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI204 hp
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) 40 TDI (Stage 3) 316 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)40 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.2 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.7 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.2 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI204 hp
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)40 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI204 hp
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)40 TDI (Stage 3)316 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI (Stage 2)275 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI (Stage 1)245 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI204 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
275 hp
205 kW
245 hp
183 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.7 s
7.2 s
8.1 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
270 km/h
168 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
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
1,340 km
833 mi
1,340 km
833 mi
1,340 km
833 mi
1,340 km
833 mi
CO2 score
124 g/km
124 g/km
124 g/km
124 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
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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) 40 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 2) 275 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 1) 245 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI 204 hp
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,234 LC/year1,234 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hp

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 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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