Car comparison

Audi A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI · Stage 3vsAudi A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI · Stage 2vsAudi A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI · Stage 1vsAudi A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI

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

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Audi A6 Sedan (C8)

45 TFSI (Stage 3)

397 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
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Audi A6 Sedan (C8)

45 TFSI (Stage 2)

344 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
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Audi A6 Sedan (C8)

45 TFSI (Stage 1)

313 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
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Audi A6 Sedan (C8)

45 TFSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Audi A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    299 km/h
    186 mph
  • Most powerful
    397 hp
    296 kW
  • Highest torque
    574 Nm
    423 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,705 kg
    3,759 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    233 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    900 km
    559 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hpAudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hpAudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hpAudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI265 hp
Power
397hp296kW+132 hp
344hp257kW+79 hp
313hp233kW+48 hp
265hp198kW
Torque
574Nm423lb-ft+204 Nm
500Nm368lb-ft+130 Nm
451Nm333lb-ft+81 Nm
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,705kg3,759lb
1,705kg3,759lb
1,705kg3,759lb
Gross weight
2,340kg5,159lb
2,340kg5,159lb
2,340kg5,159lb
2,340kg5,159lb
Top speed
299 km/h
186 mph
+39 km/h
284 km/h
176 mph
+24 km/h
275 km/h
171 mph
+15 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
50.9s99% target: 296 km/h / 184 mph-10.7 s
Calculated
54.6s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-6.9 s
Calculated
57.3s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph-4.3 s
Calculated
61.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s-1.3 s
5.1s-0.9 s
5.4s-0.6 s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
12.5s-6.4 s
Calculated
14.4s-4.5 s
Calculated
15.8s-3.0 s
Calculated
18.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s-1.3 s
Calculated
4.9s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.3s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
900km559mi
Calculated
900km559mi
Calculated
900km559mi
Calculated
900km559mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu 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

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Audi A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hpAudi A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 2) 344 hpAudi A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 1) 313 hpAudi A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI 265 hpPowerTorque
  • Audi A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 2) 344 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 1) 313 hp: Power / Torque
  • Audi A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI 265 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
AudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
AudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
AudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI265 hp5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hpAudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hpAudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hpAudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI265 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.9 s
5.2 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.5 s
14.4 s
15.8 s
18.8 s
Top speed
299 km/h
186 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
275 km/h
171 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
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.7 s
8.9 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.0 s
11.3 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.9 s
13.3 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
124 mph
189 km/h
118 mph
183 km/h
114 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Audi A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp has 132 hp more than Audi A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI 265 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Audi A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI 265 hp and Audi A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp: 132 hp (99 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 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
299 km/h
186 mph
AudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
284 km/h
176 mph
AudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
275 km/h
171 mph
AudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI265 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 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp and Audi A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI 265 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Audi A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 2) 344 hp and Audi A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 1) 313 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
AudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
AudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
AudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI265 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
AudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
AudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
AudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI265 hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
397 hp
296 kW
4.7 s
299 km/h
186 mph
AudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
344 hp
257 kW
5.1 s
284 km/h
176 mph
AudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
313 hp
233 kW
5.4 s
275 km/h
171 mph
AudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI265 hp
265 hp
198 kW
6.0 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 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
Power
397 hp
296 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
299 km/h
186 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 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 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 TFSI265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 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 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
Power
397 hp
296 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
299 km/h
186 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
AudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
AudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
AudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Audi A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 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 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
4.7 s
AudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.1 s
AudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.4 s
AudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI265 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.0 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 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
AudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
AudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
AudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI265 hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hpAudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hpAudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hpAudiA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI265 hp
Power
397 hp
296 kW
344 hp
257 kW
313 hp
233 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
574 Nm
423 lb-ft
500 Nm
368 lb-ft
451 Nm
333 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
6.0 s
Top speed
299 km/h
186 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
900 km
559 mi
900 km
559 mi
900 km
559 mi
900 km
559 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
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hpAudi A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 2) 344 hpAudi A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 1) 313 hpAudi A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI 265 hp
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,838 LC/year1,838 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Audi A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp

  • Has 53 hp more
  • Has 74 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 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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