Car comparison

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 · Stage 3vsAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 · Stage 2vsAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 · Stage 1vsAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8)

45 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 380 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    380 hp
    283 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,825 kg
    4,023 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    208 hp/t
    155 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,050 km
    652 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6245 hp
Power
380hp283kW+135 hp
331hp247kW+86 hp
294hp219kW+49 hp
245hp183kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft+300 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft+200 Nm
625Nm461lb-ft+125 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,825kg4,023lb
1,825kg4,023lb
1,825kg4,023lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
2,510kg5,534lb
2,510kg5,534lb
2,510kg5,534lb
2,510kg5,534lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
+35 km/h
281 km/h
175 mph
+21 km/h
269 km/h
167 mph
+9 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.8s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-13.3 s
Calculated
56.4s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph-9.6 s
Calculated
59.1s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-6.9 s
Calculated
66.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s-1.5 s
5.1s-1.1 s
5.5s-0.7 s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
12.9s-6.9 s
Calculated
14.8s-5.0 s
Calculated
16.8s-3.0 s
Calculated
19.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s-1.4 s
Calculated
4.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.3s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.9s
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
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s-1.7 s
Calculated
13.0s-1.1 s
Calculated
13.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
438Nm/t293lb-ft/ton
Calculated
384Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
342Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,050km652mi
Calculated
1,050km652mi
Calculated
1,050km652mi
Calculated
1,050km652mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,939mm194in
4,939mm194in
4,939mm194in
Width
1,866mm73in
1,866mm73in
1,866mm73in
1,866mm73in
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) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 380 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 331 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 294 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 245 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 380 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 331 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 294 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 245 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hp3,500-4,750 rpm1,500-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hp3,500-4,750 rpm1,500-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hp3,500-4,750 rpm1,500-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6245 hp3,500-4,750 rpm1,500-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6245 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.9 s
5.3 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.5 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.9 s
14.8 s
16.8 s
19.8 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
281 km/h
175 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.7 s
9.0 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.1 s
11.4 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.0 s
13.5 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
196 km/h
122 mph
187 km/h
116 mph
180 km/h
112 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 380 hp has 135 hp more than AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 245 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 245 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 380 hp: 135 hp (100 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hp
295 km/h
183 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hp
281 km/h
175 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hp
269 km/h
167 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6245 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 380 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 245 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 331 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 294 hp, separated by only 0.4 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)45 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6245 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6245 hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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)45 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hp
380 hp
283 kW
4.7 s
295 km/h
183 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hp
331 hp
247 kW
5.1 s
281 km/h
175 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hp
294 hp
219 kW
5.5 s
269 km/h
167 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)45 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hp
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 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)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hp
Power
331 hp
247 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 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)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hp
Power
294 hp
219 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
269 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)45 TDI V6245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)45 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hp
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hp
Power
331 hp
247 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hp
Power
294 hp
219 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 380 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)45 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
4.7 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.1 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.5 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6245 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.2 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)45 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6245 hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 3)380 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)331 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)294 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6245 hp
Power
380 hp
283 kW
331 hp
247 kW
294 hp
219 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.5 s
6.2 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
281 km/h
175 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 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
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 380 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 331 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 294 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 245 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) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 380 hp

  • Has 49 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 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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