Car comparison

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6vsLincoln Z 2.0T

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

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8)

45 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
VS

Lincoln Z

2.0T

246 hp1999 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Lincoln Z 2.0T

  • Most powerful
    246 hp
    183 kW
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6LincolnZ2.0T
Power
245hp183kW
246hp183kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
376Nm277lb-ft
Curb weight
1,825kg4,023lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,510kg5,534lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
61.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
19.8s
Calculated
23.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,050km652mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,982mm196in
Width
1,866mm73in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,485mm58in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,930mm115in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,599mm63in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,593mm63in
Trunk volume
530L
-
Max trunk volume
995L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6Lincoln Z 2.0TPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Lincoln Z 2.0T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V63,500-4,750 rpm1,500-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm
LincolnZ2.0T5,500 rpm2,500-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6LincolnZ2.0T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.8 s
23.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
LincolnZ2.0T
246 hp
183 kW

Lincoln Z 2.0T has 1 hp more than AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 and Lincoln Z 2.0T: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
LincolnZ2.0T
376 Nm
277 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
LincolnZ2.0T
1,640 kg
3,616 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
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LincolnZ2.0T
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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)45 TDI V66.2 s
LincolnZ2.0T6.8 s

Although Lincoln Z 2.0T has more power, AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 and Lincoln Z 2.0T: 0.6 s.

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
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
LincolnZ2.0T
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LincolnZ2.0T
246 hp
183 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
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
LincolnZ2.0T
Power
246 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,982 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6LincolnZ2.0T
Power
245 hp
183 kW
246 hp
183 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
376 Nm
277 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
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-
Length
4,982 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
Range score
1,050 km
652 mi
-
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Has 124 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Lincoln Z 2.0T

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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