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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) · Facelift 2023

40 TDI (Stage 3)

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

40 TDI (Stage 2)

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

40 TDI (Stage 1)

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

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2025

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    283 km/h
    176 mph
  • Most powerful
    316 hp
    236 kW
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    193 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,050 km
    652 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • 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
1,640kg3,616lb
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
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
64.7s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph-13.7 s
Calculated
69.0s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph-9.4 s
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph-6.2 s
Calculated
78.4s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s-1.9 s
6.6s-1.4 s
7.0s-0.9 s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
17.0s-10.0 s
Calculated
19.6s-7.4 s
Calculated
22.2s-4.8 s
Calculated
27.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s-1.8 s
Calculated
6.3s-1.3 s
Calculated
6.7s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s-1.8 s
Calculated
14.4s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.9s-0.8 s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
390Nm/t261lb-ft/ton
Calculated
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,050km652mi
Calculated
1,050km652mi
Calculated
1,050km652mi
Calculated
1,050km652mi
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
5.7 s
6.3 s
6.7 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.6 s
7.0 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 s
19.6 s
22.2 s
27.0 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
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
10.0 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
12.7 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.4 s
14.9 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
171 km/h
106 mph
164 km/h
102 mph
155 km/h
97 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: 1.9 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
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI204 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
6.0 s
283 km/h
176 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
275 hp
205 kW
6.6 s
270 km/h
168 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
7.0 s
259 km/h
161 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI204 hp
204 hp
152 kW
7.9 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/h6.0 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)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 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)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 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/h7.9 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/h6.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.0 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.6 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.0 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI204 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.9 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
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI204 hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
6.0 s
6.6 s
7.0 s
7.9 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
270 km/h
168 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
1,050 km
652 mi
1,050 km
652 mi
1,050 km
652 mi
1,050 km
652 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
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,575 LC/year1,575 LC/year1,575 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 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

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