AUDI A6 Sedan (C8)
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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 55 TFSI V6vsMaserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017 2.0 GDI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonMaserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017
2.0 GDI
Comparison overview
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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 55 TFSI V6
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.1 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful340 hp254 kW
- Highest torque500 Nm369 lb-ft
- Lightest1,760 kg3,880 lb
- Best power-to-weight193 hp/t144 kW/t5.2 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
- Best estimated range887 km551 mi
- Largest trunk530 L
- Best overall score73/100
- Best performance score71/100
- Best economy score88/100
- Best practicality score77/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6 | MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20172.0 GDI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340hp254kW | 330hp246kW |
| Torque | 500Nm369lb-ft | 450Nm332lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,760kg3,880lb | 1,878kg4,140lb |
| Gross weight | 2,400kg5,291lb | - |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | 255 km/h 158 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 50.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 58.0s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1s | 5.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.3s Calculated | 18.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.9s Calculated | 5.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK | 9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 13.0s Calculated | 13.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb Calculated | 176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton Calculated | 240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 887km551mi Calculated | 833km518mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,995cc183cu in | 1,998cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,939mm194in | 4,971mm196in |
| Width | 1,886mm74in | 1,945mm77in |
| Height | 1,457mm57in | 1,461mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,924mm115in | 2,998mm118in |
| Front track | 1,630mm64in | 1,635mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,617mm64in | 1,653mm65in |
| Trunk volume | 530L | 500L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 63L | 80L |
| CO2 emissions | 161g/km | - |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 55 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
- Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 2.0 GDI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6 | 5,000-6,400 rpm | 1,370-4,500 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
| MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20172.0 GDI | 5,750 rpm | 4,000 rpm | 6,000 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6 | MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20172.0 GDI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.9 s | 5.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.1 s | 5.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 15.3 s | 18.4 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | 255 km/h 158 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.9 s | 6.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.7 s | 9.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.1 s | 11.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.0 s | 13.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 185 km/h 115 mph | 175 km/h 109 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6 | 340 hp 254 kW |
| MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20172.0 GDI | 330 hp 246 kW |
AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 55 TFSI V6 has 10 hp more than Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 2.0 GDI.
The biggest power difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 2.0 GDI and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 55 TFSI V6: 10 hp (7 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6 | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
| MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20172.0 GDI | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6 | 1,760 kg 3,880 lb |
| MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20172.0 GDI | 1,878 kg 4,140 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20172.0 GDI | 255 km/h 158 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6 | 5.1 s |
| MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20172.0 GDI | 5.7 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 55 TFSI V6 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 2.0 GDI: 0.6 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6 | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK |
| MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20172.0 GDI | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 55 TFSI V6 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 2.0 GDI: 2.5 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6 | 193 hp/t 144 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp |
| MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20172.0 GDI | 176 hp/t 131 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6 | 887 km 551 mi |
| MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20172.0 GDI | 833 km 518 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6 | 340 hp 254 kW | 5.1 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20172.0 GDI | 330 hp 246 kW | 5.7 s | 255 km/h 158 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6 |
| 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20172.0 GDI |
| 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 55 TFSI 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6 | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK | 5.1 s |
| MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20172.0 GDI | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK | 5.7 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6 | 193 hp/t 144 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK |
| MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20172.0 GDI | 176 hp/t 131 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6 | MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20172.0 GDI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 340 hp 254 kW | 330 hp 246 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.1 s | 5.7 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | 255 km/h 158 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,760 kg 3,880 lb | 1,878 kg 4,140 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 887 km 551 mi | 833 km 518 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 161 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 530 L 18.7 cu ft | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 193 hp/t 144 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp | 176 hp/t 131 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 55 TFSI V6 | Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 2.0 GDI |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK | 9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.42 LC100 km | 16.80 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 20.00 LC100 mi | 27.04 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal | 1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,864 LC/year | 2,520 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 55 TFSI V6
- Has 10 hp more
- Has 50 Nm more
- Is 118 kg lighter
- Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 54 km (34 mi) more estimated range
- Has 30 L more trunk volume
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
Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 2.0 GDI
No measurable advantages in the available data.
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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