AUDI S6 Avant (C8)
Car comparison
AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 · Stage 3vsAUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 · Stage 2vsAUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 · Stage 1vsAUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonAUDI S6 Avant (C8)
3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)
AUDI S6 Avant (C8)
3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)
AUDI S6 Avant (C8)
3.0 TDI V6
Comparison overview
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Best choices
AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 541 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.9 s
- Fastest top speed319 km/h198 mph
- Most powerful541 hp403 kW
- Highest torque1,120 Nm826 lb-ft
- Lightest2,020 kg4,453 lb
- Best power-to-weight268 hp/t200 kW/t3.7 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
- Best estimated range969 km602 mi
- Largest trunk550 L
- Best overall score89/100
- Best performance score91/100
- Best economy score89/100
- Best practicality score86/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)541 hp | AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)471 hp | AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)419 hp | AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp |
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| Power | 541hp403kW+192 hp | 471hp351kW+122 hp | 419hp312kW+70 hp | 349hp260kW |
| Torque | 1,120Nm826lb-ft+420 Nm | 980Nm723lb-ft+280 Nm | 875Nm645lb-ft+175 Nm | 700Nm516lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,020kg4,453lb | 2,020kg4,453lb | 2,020kg4,453lb | 2,020kg4,453lb |
| Gross weight | 2,655kg5,853lb | 2,655kg5,853lb | 2,655kg5,853lb | 2,655kg5,853lb |
| Top speed | 319 km/h 198 mph | 304 km/h 189 mph | 292 km/h 181 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 47.0s99% target: 316 km/h / 196 mph-9.5 s Calculated | 51.5s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph-4.9 s Calculated | 55.2s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-1.3 s Calculated | 56.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.9s-1.2 s | 4.2s-0.9 s | 4.6s-0.5 s | 5.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 10.1s-6.5 s Calculated | 11.6s-5.0 s Calculated | 13.1s-3.5 s Calculated | 16.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.7s-1.2 s Calculated | 4.1s-0.8 s Calculated | 4.4s-0.5 s Calculated | 4.9s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 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 | 11.4s-1.7 s Calculated | 12.0s-1.2 s Calculated | 12.4s-0.7 s Calculated | 13.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 268hp/t200kW/t121hp/1000 lb Calculated | 233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb Calculated | 207hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb Calculated | 173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 554Nm/t371lb-ft/ton Calculated | 485Nm/t325lb-ft/ton Calculated | 433Nm/t290lb-ft/ton Calculated | 347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 969km602mi Calculated | 969km602mi Calculated | 969km602mi Calculated | 969km602mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,967cc181cu in | 2,967cc181cu in | 2,967cc181cu in | 2,967cc181cu in |
| Length | 4,954mm195in | 4,954mm195in | 4,954mm195in | 4,954mm195in |
| Width | 1,886mm74in | 1,886mm74in | 1,886mm74in | 1,886mm74in |
| Height | 1,481mm58in | 1,481mm58in | 1,481mm58in | 1,481mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,928mm115in | 2,928mm115in | 2,928mm115in | 2,928mm115in |
| Front track | 1,620mm64in | 1,620mm64in | 1,620mm64in | 1,620mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,603mm63in | 1,603mm63in | 1,603mm63in | 1,603mm63in |
| Trunk volume | 550L | 550L | 550L | 550L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 63L | 63L | 63L | 63L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 541 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 471 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 419 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 349 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)541 hp | 3,850 rpm | 2,500-3,100 rpm | 4,100 rpm |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)471 hp | 3,850 rpm | 2,500-3,100 rpm | 4,100 rpm |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)419 hp | 3,850 rpm | 2,500-3,100 rpm | 4,100 rpm |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp | 3,850 rpm | 2,500-3,100 rpm | 4,100 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)541 hp | AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)471 hp | AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)419 hp | AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.7 s | 4.1 s | 4.4 s | 4.9 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.9 s | 4.2 s | 4.6 s | 5.1 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 10.1 s | 11.6 s | 13.1 s | 16.6 s |
| Top speed | 319 km/h 198 mph | 304 km/h 189 mph | 292 km/h 181 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 | 2.2 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.2 s | 5.4 s | 5.6 s | 5.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.7 s | 8.0 s | 8.3 s | 8.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.7 s | 10.2 s | 10.5 s | 11.1 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.4 s | 12.0 s | 12.4 s | 13.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 214 km/h 133 mph | 203 km/h 126 mph | 195 km/h 121 mph | 180 km/h 112 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)541 hp | 541 hp 403 kW |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)471 hp | 471 hp 351 kW |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)419 hp | 419 hp 312 kW |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp | 349 hp 260 kW |
AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 541 hp has 192 hp more than AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 349 hp.
The biggest power difference is between AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 349 hp and AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 541 hp: 192 hp (143 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)541 hp | 1,120 Nm 826 lb-ft |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)471 hp | 980 Nm 723 lb-ft |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)419 hp | 875 Nm 645 lb-ft |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)541 hp | 2,020 kg 4,453 lb |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)471 hp | 2,020 kg 4,453 lb |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)419 hp | 2,020 kg 4,453 lb |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp | 2,020 kg 4,453 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)541 hp | 319 km/h 198 mph |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)471 hp | 304 km/h 189 mph |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)419 hp | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)541 hp | 3.9 s |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)471 hp | 4.2 s |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)419 hp | 4.6 s |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp | 5.1 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 541 hp and AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 349 hp: 1.2 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 471 hp and AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 419 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)541 hp | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)471 hp | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)419 hp | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)541 hp | 268 hp/t 200 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)471 hp | 233 hp/t 174 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)419 hp | 207 hp/t 155 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp | 173 hp/t 129 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)541 hp | 969 km 602 mi |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)471 hp | 969 km 602 mi |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)419 hp | 969 km 602 mi |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp | 969 km 602 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)541 hp | 541 hp 403 kW | 3.9 s | 319 km/h 198 mph |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)471 hp | 471 hp 351 kW | 4.2 s | 304 km/h 189 mph |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)419 hp | 419 hp 312 kW | 4.6 s | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp | 349 hp 260 kW | 5.1 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.
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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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| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)541 hp |
| 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)471 hp |
| 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)419 hp |
| 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp |
| 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 541 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)541 hp | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | 3.9 s |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)471 hp | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | 4.2 s |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)419 hp | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | 4.6 s |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | 5.1 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 |
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| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)541 hp | 268 hp/t 200 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)471 hp | 233 hp/t 174 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)419 hp | 207 hp/t 155 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK |
| AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp | 173 hp/t 129 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)541 hp | AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)471 hp | AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)419 hp | AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 541 hp 403 kW | 471 hp 351 kW | 419 hp 312 kW | 349 hp 260 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 1,120 Nm 826 lb-ft | 980 Nm 723 lb-ft | 875 Nm 645 lb-ft | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.9 s | 4.2 s | 4.6 s | 5.1 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 319 km/h 198 mph | 304 km/h 189 mph | 292 km/h 181 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,020 kg 4,453 lb | 2,020 kg 4,453 lb | 2,020 kg 4,453 lb | 2,020 kg 4,453 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 969 km 602 mi | 969 km 602 mi | 969 km 602 mi | 969 km 602 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 550 L 19.4 cu ft | 550 L 19.4 cu ft | 550 L 19.4 cu ft | 550 L 19.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 268 hp/t 200 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | 233 hp/t 174 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp | 207 hp/t 155 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | 173 hp/t 129 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 541 hp | AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 471 hp | AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 419 hp | AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 349 hp |
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| Consumption | 6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK | 6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK | 6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK | 6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 11.38 LC100 km | 11.38 LC100 km | 11.38 LC100 km | 11.38 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 18.31 LC100 mi | 18.31 LC100 mi | 18.31 LC100 mi | 18.31 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 975 L258 US gal214 UK gal | 975 L258 US gal214 UK gal | 975 L258 US gal214 UK gal | 975 L258 US gal214 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,706 LC/year | 1,706 LC/year | 1,706 LC/year | 1,706 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 541 hp
- Has 70 hp more
- Has 140 Nm more
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
- Has 35 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
AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 471 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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