
AUDI A6 Sedan (C9)
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AUDI A6 Sedan (C9)

AUDI A6 Sedan (C9)

AUDI A6 Sedan (C9)

AUDI A6 Sedan (C9)
Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.
| Model | AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp | AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp | AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp | AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp |
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| Power | 463hp346kW+164 hp | 404hp301kW+105 hp | 359hp268kW+60 hp | 299hp223kW |
| Torque | 928Nm684lb-ft+348 Nm | 812Nm599lb-ft+232 Nm | 725Nm535lb-ft+145 Nm | 580Nm428lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,060kg4,542lb | 2,060kg4,542lb | 2,060kg4,542lb | 2,060kg4,542lb |
| Gross weight | 2,685kg5,919lb | 2,685kg5,919lb | 2,685kg5,919lb | 2,685kg5,919lb |
| Top speed | 308 km/h 191 mph | 293 km/h 182 mph | 281 km/h 175 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 46.4s99% target: 305 km/h / 189 mph-9.2 s Calculated | 49.8s99% target: 290 km/h / 180 mph-5.8 s Calculated | 52.5s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph-3.0 s Calculated | 55.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.0s-1.3 s | 4.3s-0.9 s | 4.6s-0.6 s | 5.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 10.6s-6.1 s Calculated | 12.1s-4.6 s Calculated | 13.6s-3.1 s Calculated | 16.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.8s-1.2 s Calculated | 4.1s-0.8 s Calculated | 4.4s-0.5 s Calculated | 5.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.6s-1.6 s Calculated | 12.1s-1.1 s Calculated | 12.5s-0.7 s Calculated | 13.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb Calculated | 196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb Calculated | 174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb Calculated | 145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 450Nm/t301lb-ft/ton Calculated | 394Nm/t264lb-ft/ton Calculated | 352Nm/t235lb-ft/ton Calculated | 282Nm/t188lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 984km611mi Calculated | 984km611mi Calculated | 984km611mi Calculated | 984km611mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,967cc181cu in | 2,967cc181cu in | 2,967cc181cu in | 2,967cc181cu 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 |
Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp | 3,620-3,750 rpm | 1,500-3,620 rpm | 4,000 rpm |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp | 3,620-3,750 rpm | 1,500-3,620 rpm | 4,000 rpm |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp | 3,620-3,750 rpm | 1,500-3,620 rpm | 4,000 rpm |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp | 3,620-3,750 rpm | 1,500-3,620 rpm | 4,000 rpm |
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp | AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp | AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp | AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.8 s | 4.1 s | 4.4 s | 5.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.0 s | 4.3 s | 4.6 s | 5.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 10.6 s | 12.1 s | 13.6 s | 16.7 s |
| Top speed | 308 km/h 191 mph | 293 km/h 182 mph | 281 km/h 175 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 2.2 s | 2.3 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.3 s | 5.5 s | 5.7 s | 5.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.8 s | 8.1 s | 8.3 s | 8.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.8 s | 10.3 s | 10.6 s | 11.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.6 s | 12.1 s | 12.5 s | 13.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 211 km/h 131 mph | 200 km/h 124 mph | 192 km/h 119 mph | 180 km/h 112 mph |
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp | 463 hp 346 kW |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp | 404 hp 301 kW |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp | 359 hp 268 kW |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp | 299 hp 223 kW |
AUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 463 hp has 164 hp more than AUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 299 hp.
The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 299 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 463 hp: 164 hp (123 kW).
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp | 928 Nm 684 lb-ft |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp | 812 Nm 599 lb-ft |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp | 725 Nm 535 lb-ft |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp | 580 Nm 428 lb-ft |
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp | 2,060 kg 4,542 lb |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp | 2,060 kg 4,542 lb |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp | 2,060 kg 4,542 lb |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp | 2,060 kg 4,542 lb |
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp | 308 km/h 191 mph |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp | 293 km/h 182 mph |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp | 281 km/h 175 mph |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp | 4.0 s |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp | 4.3 s |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp | 4.6 s |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp | 5.2 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 463 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 299 hp: 1.3 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 404 hp and AUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 359 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp | 225 hp/t 168 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp | 196 hp/t 146 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp | 174 hp/t 130 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp | 145 hp/t 108 kW/t 6.9 kg/hp |
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp | 984 km 611 mi |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp | 984 km 611 mi |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp | 984 km 611 mi |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp | 984 km 611 mi |
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp | 463 hp 346 kW | 4.0 s | 308 km/h 191 mph |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp | 404 hp 301 kW | 4.3 s | 293 km/h 182 mph |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp | 359 hp 268 kW | 4.6 s | 281 km/h 175 mph |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp | 299 hp 223 kW | 5.2 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp |
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| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp |
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| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp |
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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 (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp |
| 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp |
| 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp |
| 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp |
| 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 463 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
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 |
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| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | 4.0 s |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | 4.3 s |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | 4.6 s |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | 5.2 s |
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp | 225 hp/t 168 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp | 196 hp/t 146 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp | 174 hp/t 130 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
| AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp | 145 hp/t 108 kW/t 6.9 kg/hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
| Vehicle | AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)463 hp | AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)404 hp | AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)359 hp | AUDIA6 Sedan (C9)3.0 TDI V6299 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 463 hp 346 kW | 404 hp 301 kW | 359 hp 268 kW | 299 hp 223 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 928 Nm 684 lb-ft | 812 Nm 599 lb-ft | 725 Nm 535 lb-ft | 580 Nm 428 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.0 s | 4.3 s | 4.6 s | 5.2 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 308 km/h 191 mph | 293 km/h 182 mph | 281 km/h 175 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,060 kg 4,542 lb | 2,060 kg 4,542 lb | 2,060 kg 4,542 lb | 2,060 kg 4,542 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 984 km 611 mi | 984 km 611 mi | 984 km 611 mi | 984 km 611 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 | 225 hp/t 168 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 196 hp/t 146 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp | 174 hp/t 130 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp | 145 hp/t 108 kW/t 6.9 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
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| Vehicle | AUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 463 hp | AUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 404 hp | AUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 359 hp | AUDI A6 Sedan (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 299 hp |
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| Consumption | 6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK | 6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK | 6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK | 6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 10.67 LC100 km | 10.67 LC100 km | 10.67 LC100 km | 10.67 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 17.18 LC100 mi | 17.18 LC100 mi | 17.18 LC100 mi | 17.18 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 915 L242 US gal201 UK gal | 915 L242 US gal201 UK gal | 915 L242 US gal201 UK gal | 915 L242 US gal201 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,601 LC/year | 1,601 LC/year | 1,601 LC/year | 1,601 LC/year |
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