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AUDI S6 (C8) 2.9 TFSI V6vsTesla Model 3 · Facelift 2020 Long Range 80.5 kWh

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

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AUDI S6 (C8)

2.9 TFSI V6

444 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2019-2023
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Comparison overview

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AUDI S6 (C8) 2.9 TFSI V6

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    444 hp
    331 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS6 (C8)2.9 TFSI V6TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh
Power
444hp331kW
441hp329kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
493Nm364lb-ft
Curb weight
2,035kg4,486lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
45.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
33.1s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
13.6s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
218hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
295Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
682km424mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,894cc177cu in
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Length
4,954mm195in
4,694mm185in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,446mm57in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,928mm115in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,633mm64in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
388L
649L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS6 (C8)2.9 TFSI V6TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.6 s
14.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (C8)2.9 TFSI V6
444 hp
331 kW
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh
441 hp
329 kW

AUDI S6 (C8) 2.9 TFSI V6 has 3 hp more than Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Long Range 80.5 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Long Range 80.5 kWh and AUDI S6 (C8) 2.9 TFSI V6: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (C8)2.9 TFSI V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh
493 Nm
364 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (C8)2.9 TFSI V6
2,035 kg
4,486 lb
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh
1,830 kg
4,034 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 (C8)2.9 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (C8)2.9 TFSI V64.5 s
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh4.4 s

Although AUDI S6 (C8) 2.9 TFSI V6 has more power, Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Long Range 80.5 kWh is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Long Range 80.5 kWh and AUDI S6 (C8) 2.9 TFSI V6: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (C8)2.9 TFSI V6
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS6 (C8)2.9 TFSI V6
444 hp
331 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh
441 hp
329 kW
4.4 s
233 km/h
145 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 (C8)2.9 TFSI V6
Power
444 hp
331 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,954 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 in
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh
Power
441 hp
329 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
649 L
22.9 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS6 (C8)2.9 TFSI V6TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Long Range 80.5 kWh
Power
444 hp
331 kW
441 hp
329 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
493 Nm
364 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
2,035 kg
4,486 lb
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,954 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
649 L
22.9 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
682 km
424 mi
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Trunk score
388 L
13.7 cu ft
649 L
22.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S6 (C8) 2.9 TFSI V6
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S6 (C8) 2.9 TFSI V6

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 107 Nm more
  • Has 32 km/h (20 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Long Range 80.5 kWh

  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 261 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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