Car comparison

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 · Stage 3vsAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 · Stage 2vsAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 · Stage 1vsAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8)

50 TDI V6

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 443 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    443 hp
    331 kW
  • Highest torque
    992 Nm
    732 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,825 kg
    4,023 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    243 hp/t
    181 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    150 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,086 km
    675 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6286 hp
Power
443hp331kW+157 hp
386hp288kW+100 hp
343hp256kW+57 hp
286hp213kW
Torque
992Nm732lb-ft+372 Nm
868Nm640lb-ft+248 Nm
775Nm572lb-ft+155 Nm
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,825kg4,023lb
1,825kg4,023lb
1,825kg4,023lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
2,475kg5,456lb
2,475kg5,456lb
2,475kg5,456lb
2,475kg5,456lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
+35 km/h
284 km/h
176 mph
+24 km/h
274 km/h
170 mph
+14 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
44.1s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-12.0 s
Calculated
48.1s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-8.0 s
Calculated
51.1s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-5.0 s
Calculated
56.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s-1.3 s
4.6s-0.9 s
4.9s-0.6 s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
11.2s-6.0 s
Calculated
12.8s-4.5 s
Calculated
14.3s-2.9 s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.4s-0.9 s
Calculated
4.7s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
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
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.4s-1.1 s
Calculated
12.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
544Nm/t364lb-ft/ton
Calculated
476Nm/t318lb-ft/ton
Calculated
425Nm/t284lb-ft/ton
Calculated
340Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,086km675mi
Calculated
1,086km675mi
Calculated
1,086km675mi
Calculated
1,086km675mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu 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
CO2 emissions
150g/km
150g/km
150g/km
150g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 443 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 386 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 343 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 286 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 443 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 386 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 343 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 286 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hp3,500-4,000 rpm2,250-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hp3,500-4,000 rpm2,250-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hp3,500-4,000 rpm2,250-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6286 hp3,500-4,000 rpm2,250-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6286 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.4 s
4.7 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.6 s
4.9 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.2 s
12.8 s
14.3 s
17.2 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.3 s
8.5 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.5 s
10.9 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.4 s
12.8 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
197 km/h
122 mph
189 km/h
118 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 443 hp has 157 hp more than AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 286 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 286 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 443 hp: 157 hp (117 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)50 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hp
295 km/h
183 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hp
284 km/h
176 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hp
274 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6286 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) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 443 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 286 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 386 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 343 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)50 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6286 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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)50 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hp
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6286 hp
157 hp/t
117 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)50 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hp
443 hp
331 kW
4.2 s
295 km/h
183 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hp
386 hp
288 kW
4.6 s
284 km/h
176 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hp
343 hp
256 kW
4.9 s
274 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6286 hp
286 hp
213 kW
5.5 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 (Stage 3)443 hp
Power
443 hp
331 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 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)50 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hp
Power
386 hp
288 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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)50 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hp
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 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)50 TDI V6286 hp
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

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 (Stage 3)443 hp
Power
443 hp
331 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hp
Power
386 hp
288 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hp
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6286 hp
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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 443 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)50 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
4.2 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
4.6 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6286 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.5 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 (Stage 3)443 hp
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6286 hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6 (Stage 3)443 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6 (Stage 2)386 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6 (Stage 1)343 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6286 hp
Power
443 hp
331 kW
386 hp
288 kW
343 hp
256 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
992 Nm
732 lb-ft
868 Nm
640 lb-ft
775 Nm
572 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.6 s
4.9 s
5.5 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
1,086 km
675 mi
1,086 km
675 mi
1,086 km
675 mi
1,086 km
675 mi
CO2 score
150 g/km
150 g/km
150 g/km
150 g/km
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
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 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) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 443 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 386 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 343 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 286 hp
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 443 hp

  • Has 57 hp more
  • Has 124 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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