Car comparison

AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 · Stage 2vsAUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 · Stage 3vsAUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 · Stage 1vsAUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8

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AUDI S6 (C7)

4.0 TFSI V8

420 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2012-2014

Comparison overview

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AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 546 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,895 kg
    4,178 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    225 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    781 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hpAUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hpAUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hpAUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
Power
546hp407kW+126 hp
630hp470kW+210 hp
496hp370kW+76 hp
420hp313kW
Torque
743Nm548lb-ft+193 Nm
853Nm629lb-ft+303 Nm
671Nm495lb-ft+121 Nm
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,895kg4,178lb
1,895kg4,178lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Gross weight
2,505kg5,523lb
2,505kg5,523lb
2,505kg5,523lb
2,505kg5,523lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
292 km/h
181 mph
+27 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+8 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
40.7s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-5.4 s
Calculated
34.6s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-11.6 s
Calculated
40.8s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.3 s
Calculated
46.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s-0.7 s
3.6s-1.0 s
4.2s-0.4 s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
10.4s-3.4 s
Calculated
9.3s-4.5 s
Calculated
11.9s-2.0 s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.4s-1.0 s
Calculated
4.0s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s-1.0 s
Calculated
11.1s-1.4 s
Calculated
11.9s-0.6 s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
288hp/t215kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
332hp/t248kW/t151hp/1000 lb
Calculated
262hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
222hp/t165kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
392Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
450Nm/t301lb-ft/ton
Calculated
354Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
781km485mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,993cc244cu in
3,993cc244cu in
3,993cc244cu in
3,993cc244cu in
Length
4,931mm194in
4,931mm194in
4,931mm194in
4,931mm194in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,874mm74in
1,874mm74in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,468mm58in
1,468mm58in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,916mm115in
2,916mm115in
2,916mm115in
2,916mm115in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,615mm64in
1,615mm64in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,606mm63in
1,606mm63in
1,606mm63in
Trunk volume
530L
530L
530L
530L
Max trunk volume
995L
995L
995L
995L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
75L
75L
75L
CO2 emissions
225g/km
225g/km
225g/km
225g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 546 hpAUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 630 hpAUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1) 496 hpAUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 420 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 546 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 630 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1) 496 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 420 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hp5,500-6,400 rpm1,400-5,200 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hp5,500-6,400 rpm1,400-5,200 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hp5,500-6,400 rpm1,400-5,200 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp5,500-6,400 rpm1,400-5,200 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hpAUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hpAUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hpAUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
3.4 s
4.0 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
3.6 s
4.2 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.4 s
9.3 s
11.9 s
13.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.4 s
7.9 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
9.4 s
10.1 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
11.1 s
11.9 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
211 km/h
131 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 630 hp has 210 hp more than AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 420 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 420 hp and AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 630 hp: 210 hp (157 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hp
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 630 hp and AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 420 hp: 1.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 546 hp and AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1) 496 hp, separated by only 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hp
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hp
332 hp/t
248 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hp
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hp
546 hp
407 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hp
630 hp
470 kW
3.6 s
292 km/h
181 mph
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hp
496 hp
370 kW
4.2 s
273 km/h
170 mph
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
420 hp
313 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hp
Power
546 hp
407 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,931 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hp
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,931 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hp
Power
496 hp
370 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,931 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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
4,931 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hp
Power
546 hp
407 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hp
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hp
Power
496 hp
370 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 546 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
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
3.9 s
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
3.6 s
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.2 s
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.6 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
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hp
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hp
332 hp/t
248 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hp
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2)546 hpAUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3)630 hpAUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1)496 hpAUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
Power
546 hp
407 kW
630 hp
470 kW
496 hp
370 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
743 Nm
548 lb-ft
853 Nm
629 lb-ft
671 Nm
495 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
3.6 s
4.2 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,931 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,931 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,931 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,931 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
781 km
485 mi
781 km
485 mi
781 km
485 mi
781 km
485 mi
CO2 score
225 g/km
225 g/km
225 g/km
225 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
332 hp/t
248 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 2) 546 hpAUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 630 hpAUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 1) 496 hpAUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 420 hp
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,520 LC/year2,520 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 (Stage 3) 630 hp

  • Has 84 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

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