Car comparison

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSIvsLincoln 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 TFSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
VS

Lincoln Z

2.0T

261 hp1995 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Lincoln Z 2.0T

  • Highest torque
    393 Nm
    290 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,635 kg
    3,605 lb
  • Best estimated range
    917 km
    570 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSILincolnZ2.0T
Power
265hp198kW
261hp195kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
393Nm290lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
2,240kg4,938lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
60.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
21.2s
Calculated
24.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
225Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
913km567mi
Calculated
917km570mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,982mm196in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,485mm58in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,930mm115in
Front track
1,630mm64in
-
Rear track
1,617mm64in
-
Trunk volume
530L
489L
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 TFSILincoln Z 2.0TPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Lincoln Z 2.0T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
LincolnZ2.0T5,500 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSILincolnZ2.0T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.2 s
24.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW
LincolnZ2.0T
261 hp
195 kW

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI has 4 hp more than Lincoln Z 2.0T.

The biggest power difference is between Lincoln Z 2.0T and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
LincolnZ2.0T
393 Nm
290 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
LincolnZ2.0T
1,635 kg
3,605 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
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LincolnZ2.0T
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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 TFSI6.8 s
LincolnZ2.0T7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI and Lincoln Z 2.0T: 0.2 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
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
LincolnZ2.0T
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
LincolnZ2.0T
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
913 km
567 mi
LincolnZ2.0T
917 km
570 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LincolnZ2.0T
261 hp
195 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
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
LincolnZ2.0T
Power
261 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
489 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,982 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 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
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
LincolnZ2.0T
Power
261 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI 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
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.8 s
LincolnZ2.0T
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.0 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
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
LincolnZ2.0T
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSILincolnZ2.0T
Power
265 hp
198 kW
261 hp
195 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
393 Nm
290 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
489 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,982 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
Range score
913 km
567 mi
917 km
570 mi
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
489 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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) 45 TFSILincoln Z 2.0T
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 41 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Lincoln Z 2.0T

  • Has 23 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km (2 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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