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 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8)

45 TFSI (Stage 2)

344 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
VS

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8)

45 TFSI (Stage 1)

313 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8)

45 TFSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    307 km/h
    191 mph
  • Most powerful
    397 hp
    296 kW
  • Highest torque
    574 Nm
    423 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,645 kg
    3,627 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    242 hp/t
    180 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    913 km
    567 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • 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
1,645kg3,627lb
1,645kg3,627lb
1,645kg3,627lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Gross weight
2,240kg4,938lb
2,240kg4,938lb
2,240kg4,938lb
2,240kg4,938lb
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
+47 km/h
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
282 km/h
175 mph
+22 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.5s99% target: 304 km/h / 189 mph-10.3 s
Calculated
63.1s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-5.8 s
Calculated
66.1s99% target: 279 km/h / 173 mph-2.8 s
Calculated
68.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s-1.5 s
5.8s-1.0 s
6.1s-0.7 s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
13.8s-7.4 s
Calculated
15.9s-5.3 s
Calculated
17.5s-3.7 s
Calculated
21.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.5s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.9s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg 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
5.8L/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
Quarter mile
13.0s-1.7 s
Calculated
13.6s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
242hp/t180kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
225Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
913km567mi
Calculated
913km567mi
Calculated
913km567mi
Calculated
913km567mi
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
5.1 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.8 s
6.1 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
15.9 s
17.5 s
21.2 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
292 km/h
181 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.2 s
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.6 s
11.9 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.6 s
14.0 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
193 km/h
120 mph
183 km/h
114 mph
177 km/h
110 mph
167 km/h
104 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
307 km/h
191 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
282 km/h
175 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: 1.5 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 0.4 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 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI265 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
242 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI265 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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
5.3 s
307 km/h
191 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
344 hp
257 kW
5.8 s
292 km/h
181 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
313 hp
233 kW
6.1 s
282 km/h
175 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI265 hp
265 hp
198 kW
6.8 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/h5.3 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 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/h5.8 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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/h6.1 s
Top speed
282 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 TFSI265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 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/h5.3 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.3 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.8 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.1 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI265 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.8 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
242 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI265 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
5.3 s
5.8 s
6.1 s
6.8 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
292 km/h
181 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
913 km
567 mi
913 km
567 mi
913 km
567 mi
913 km
567 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
242 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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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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
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year1,811 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 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 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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