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AUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 2.0 TDI · Stage 3vsAUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 2.0 TDI · Stage 2vsAUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 2.0 TDI · Stage 1vsAUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 2.0 TDI

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

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C9)

2.0 TDI (Stage 3)

316 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2025-present
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AUDI A6 Sedan (C9)

2.0 TDI (Stage 2)

275 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2025-present
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AUDI A6 Sedan (C9)

2.0 TDI (Stage 1)

245 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2025-present
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AUDI A6 Sedan (C9)

2.0 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2025-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    279 km/h
    173 mph
  • Most powerful
    316 hp
    236 kW
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,980 kg
    4,365 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,034 km
    643 mi
  • Largest trunk
    452 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)316 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)275 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)245 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI204 hp
Power
316hp236kW+112 hp
275hp205kW+71 hp
245hp183kW+41 hp
204hp152kW
Torque
640Nm472lb-ft+240 Nm
560Nm413lb-ft+160 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft+100 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Gross weight
2,605kg5,743lb
2,605kg5,743lb
2,605kg5,743lb
2,605kg5,743lb
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
+36 km/h
265 km/h
165 mph
+22 km/h
256 km/h
159 mph
+13 km/h
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
58.9s99% target: 276 km/h / 172 mph-11.3 s
Calculated
62.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph-8.2 s
Calculated
65.1s99% target: 253 km/h / 157 mph-5.0 s
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s-1.7 s
5.7s-1.2 s
6.2s-0.8 s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
15.4s-9.1 s
Calculated
17.9s-6.7 s
Calculated
20.2s-4.4 s
Calculated
24.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s-1.6 s
Calculated
5.5s-1.1 s
Calculated
5.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.6s
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
Quarter mile
13.2s-1.7 s
Calculated
13.7s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,034km643mi
Calculated
1,034km643mi
Calculated
1,034km643mi
Calculated
1,034km643mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,999mm197in
4,999mm197in
4,999mm197in
4,999mm197in
Width
1,875mm74in
1,875mm74in
1,875mm74in
1,875mm74in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,452mm57in
1,452mm57in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,923mm115in
2,923mm115in
2,923mm115in
2,923mm115in
Front track
1,626mm64in
1,626mm64in
1,626mm64in
1,626mm64in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,610mm63in
1,610mm63in
1,610mm63in
Trunk volume
452L
452L
452L
452L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
60L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 275 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 245 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 2.0 TDI 204 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 275 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 245 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 2.0 TDI 204 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI204 hp3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)316 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)275 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)245 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI204 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
17.9 s
20.2 s
24.6 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.1 s
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.6 s
12.0 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.7 s
14.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
115 mph
176 km/h
109 mph
170 km/h
105 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hp has 112 hp more than AUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 2.0 TDI 204 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 2.0 TDI 204 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hp: 112 hp (84 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

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 (C9) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 2.0 TDI 204 hp: 1.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 275 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 245 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI204 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 (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI204 hp
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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 (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp
316 hp
236 kW
5.2 s
279 km/h
173 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
275 hp
205 kW
5.7 s
265 km/h
165 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 s
256 km/h
159 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI204 hp
204 hp
152 kW
6.9 s
243 km/h
151 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 (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
452 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
452 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
452 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
452 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 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 (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 316 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 (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.2 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.7 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.2 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI204 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.9 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 (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)316 hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)275 hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)245 hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI204 hp
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)316 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)275 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)245 hpAUDIA6 Sedan (C9)2.0 TDI204 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
275 hp
205 kW
245 hp
183 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
1,980 kg
4,365 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
452 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
452 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
452 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
452 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
1,034 km
643 mi
1,034 km
643 mi
1,034 km
643 mi
1,034 km
643 mi
Trunk score
452 L
16.0 cu ft
452 L
16.0 cu ft
452 L
16.0 cu ft
452 L
16.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 275 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 245 hpAUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 2.0 TDI 204 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 (C9) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 316 hp

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 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

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