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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) · Facelift 2023

40 TDI (Stage 3)

316 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2025
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40 TDI (Stage 2)

275 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2025
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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) · Facelift 2023

40 TDI (Stage 1)

245 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2025
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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) · Facelift 2023

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2025

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    279 km/h
    173 mph
  • Most powerful
    316 hp
    236 kW
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,705 kg
    3,759 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    185 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,016 km
    631 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 3)316 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 2)275 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 1)245 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 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
1,705kg3,759lb
1,705kg3,759lb
1,705kg3,759lb
1,705kg3,759lb
Gross weight
2,325kg5,126lb
2,325kg5,126lb
2,325kg5,126lb
2,325kg5,126lb
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
+33 km/h
268 km/h
167 mph
+22 km/h
259 km/h
161 mph
+13 km/h
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
60.4s99% target: 276 km/h / 172 mph-13.9 s
Calculated
65.0s99% target: 265 km/h / 165 mph-9.4 s
Calculated
68.6s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph-5.7 s
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s-1.8 s
6.1s-1.3 s
6.6s-0.8 s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
16.2s-9.3 s
Calculated
18.6s-6.9 s
Calculated
21.0s-4.5 s
Calculated
25.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s-1.7 s
Calculated
5.9s-1.2 s
Calculated
6.3s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s-1.7 s
Calculated
14.1s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
375Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
328Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,016km631mi
Calculated
1,016km631mi
Calculated
1,016km631mi
Calculated
1,016km631mi
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 40 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI (Stage 2) 275 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI (Stage 1) 245 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI 204 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI (Stage 2) 275 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI (Stage 1) 245 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI 204 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI204 hp3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 3)316 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 2)275 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 1)245 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI204 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.3 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.6 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
18.6 s
21.0 s
25.5 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
268 km/h
167 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
9.7 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.0 s
12.3 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.1 s
14.5 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
174 km/h
108 mph
167 km/h
104 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hp has 112 hp more than AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI 204 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI 204 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 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) Facelift 2023 40 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI 204 hp: 1.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI (Stage 2) 275 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 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)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI204 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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 202340 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp
316 hp
236 kW
5.6 s
279 km/h
173 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
275 hp
205 kW
6.1 s
268 km/h
167 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
6.6 s
259 km/h
161 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI204 hp
204 hp
152 kW
7.4 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 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 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 202340 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 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 202340 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 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)Facelift 202340 TDI204 hp
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

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 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI204 hp
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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 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)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.6 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.1 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.6 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI204 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.4 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 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI204 hp
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 3)316 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 2)275 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 1)245 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 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
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.6 s
7.4 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
268 km/h
167 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
1,016 km
631 mi
1,016 km
631 mi
1,016 km
631 mi
1,016 km
631 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
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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 40 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI (Stage 2) 275 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI (Stage 1) 245 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI 204 hp
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hp

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 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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