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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6vsTesla Model 3 Highland · Facelift 2023 60 kWh

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 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
VS

Tesla Model 3 Highland · Facelift 2023

60 kWh

283 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2023-2025

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 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 overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 202360 kWh
Power
286hp213kW
283hp211kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,825kg4,023lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Gross weight
2,510kg5,534lb
2,149kg4,738lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
45.2s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
17.0s
Calculated
26.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
340Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,068km663mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
-
Length
4,939mm194in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,441mm57in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,584mm62in
Ground clearance-
138mm5in
Trunk volume
530L
594L
Max trunk volume
995L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
-
CO2 emissions
156g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 202360 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 s
26.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
165 km/h
102 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
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 202360 kWh
283 hp
211 kW

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 has 3 hp more than Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 60 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 60 kWh and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6: 3 hp (2 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
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 202360 kWh
420 Nm
310 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
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 202360 kWh
1,765 kg
3,891 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
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 202360 kWh
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 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 V65.4 s
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 202360 kWh6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 and Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 60 kWh: 0.7 s.

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
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 202360 kWh
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

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
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 202360 kWh
283 hp
211 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 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/h5.4 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
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 202360 kWh
Power
283 hp
211 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
594 L
21.0 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 202360 kWh
Power
286 hp
213 kW
283 hp
211 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 mph
Lightness
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
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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
594 L
21.0 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 in
Range score
1,068 km
663 mi
-
CO2 score
156 g/km
-
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
594 L
21.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 km/h (28 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 60 kWh

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 64 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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