Car comparison

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 55 TFSI V6vsTesla Model 3 Standard Range 68.3 kWh

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8)

55 TFSI V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2023
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Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 55 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6TeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh
Power
340hp254kW
325hp242kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
-
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,609kg3,547lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
50.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
45.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
18.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg 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
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
-
Estimated range
887km551mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
-
Length
4,939mm194in
4,694mm185in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
530L
425L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
-
CO2 emissions
161g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6TeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh
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
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
18.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 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
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW
TeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh
325 hp
242 kW

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 55 TFSI V6 has 15 hp more than Tesla Model 3 Standard Range 68.3 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model 3 Standard Range 68.3 kWh and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 55 TFSI V6: 15 hp (11 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
TeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh
1,609 kg
3,547 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)55 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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) 55 TFSI V6 and Tesla Model 3 Standard Range 68.3 kWh: 0.5 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)55 TFSI V6
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
TeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh
325 hp
242 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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)55 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)55 TFSI V6TeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh
Power
340 hp
254 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
-
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,609 kg
3,547 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
887 km
551 mi
-
CO2 score
161 g/km
-
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
5.0 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) 55 TFSI V6
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 55 TFSI V6

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range 68.3 kWh

  • Is 151 kg lighter
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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