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

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 358 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    284 km/h
    176 mph
  • Most powerful
    358 hp
    267 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,825 kg
    4,023 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    196 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    150 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,086 km
    675 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 3)358 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)312 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)277 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6231 hp
Power
358hp267kW+127 hp
312hp233kW+81 hp
277hp207kW+46 hp
231hp172kW
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
2,475kg5,456lb
2,475kg5,456lb
2,475kg5,456lb
2,475kg5,456lb
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
+24 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
263 km/h
163 mph
+3 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.2s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-15.8 s
Calculated
56.3s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-11.8 s
Calculated
59.3s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph-8.8 s
Calculated
68.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s-1.5 s
5.2s-1.1 s
5.6s-0.7 s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
13.6s-6.7 s
Calculated
15.6s-4.7 s
Calculated
17.6s-2.7 s
Calculated
20.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.0s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.2s-1.1 s
Calculated
13.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t127kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t94kW/t57hp/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
1,086km675mi
Calculated
1,086km675mi
Calculated
1,086km675mi
Calculated
1,086km675mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,939mm194in
4,939mm194in
4,939mm194in
Width
1,886mm74in
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
150g/km
150g/km
150g/km
150g/km

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) 358 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 312 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 277 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 231 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 358 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 312 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 277 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 231 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 3)358 hp3,250-4,750 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)312 hp3,250-4,750 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)277 hp3,250-4,750 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6231 hp3,250-4,750 rpm1,750-3,250 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)358 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)312 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)277 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6231 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.0 s
5.4 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.2 s
5.6 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.6 s
15.6 s
17.6 s
20.3 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.2 s
11.5 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.2 s
13.6 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
193 km/h
120 mph
184 km/h
114 mph
177 km/h
110 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 358 hp has 127 hp more than AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 231 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 231 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 358 hp: 127 hp (95 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)358 hp
284 km/h
176 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)312 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)277 hp
263 km/h
163 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6231 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) 358 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 231 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 312 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 277 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)358 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)312 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)277 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6231 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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)358 hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)312 hp
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)277 hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6231 hp
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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)358 hp
358 hp
267 kW
4.8 s
284 km/h
176 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)312 hp
312 hp
233 kW
5.2 s
273 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)277 hp
277 hp
207 kW
5.6 s
263 km/h
163 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6231 hp
231 hp
172 kW
6.3 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)358 hp
Power
358 hp
267 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
284 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)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)312 hp
Power
312 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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)277 hp
Power
277 hp
207 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 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 V6231 hp
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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)358 hp
Power
358 hp
267 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)312 hp
Power
312 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)277 hp
Power
277 hp
207 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6231 hp
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 358 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)358 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
4.8 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)312 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.2 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)277 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.6 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6231 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.3 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)358 hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)312 hp
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)277 hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6231 hp
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 3)358 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)312 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)277 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6231 hp
Power
358 hp
267 kW
312 hp
233 kW
277 hp
207 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.2 s
5.6 s
6.3 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
263 km/h
163 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
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
1,086 km
675 mi
1,086 km
675 mi
1,086 km
675 mi
1,086 km
675 mi
CO2 score
150 g/km
150 g/km
150 g/km
150 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
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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) 358 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 312 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 277 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 231 hp
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 358 hp

  • Has 46 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 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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