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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6vsAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) · Facelift 2023 45 TFSI

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

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8)

50 TDI V6

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
VS

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) · Facelift 2023

45 TFSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2025

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,086 km
    675 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
Power
286hp213kW
265hp198kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,825kg4,023lb
1,705kg3,759lb
Gross weight
2,475kg5,456lb
2,340kg5,159lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
61.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
18.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
340Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,086km675mi
Calculated
768km477mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,939mm194in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,924mm115in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,617mm64in
Trunk volume
530L
530L
Max trunk volume-
995L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L
CO2 emissions
150g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V63,500-4,000 rpm2,250-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
18.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 has 21 hp more than AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSI and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
1,705 kg
3,759 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)50 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V65.5 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI6.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSI: 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)50 TDI V6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSI: 2.4 L/100 km.

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)50 TDI V6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6
1,086 km
675 mi
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
768 km
477 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
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)50 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
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)50 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 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)50 TDI V6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.5 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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)50 TDI V6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TFSI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
Range score
1,086 km
675 mi
768 km
477 mi
CO2 score
150 g/km
-
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TFSI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 318 km (198 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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