Car comparison

AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6vsAUDI S6 (C8) · Facelift 2023 3.0 TDI V6

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

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AUDI S6 (C8)

3.0 TDI V6

349 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
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AUDI S6 (C8) · Facelift 2023

3.0 TDI V6

344 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2025

Comparison overview

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AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 349 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    349 hp
    260 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,955 kg
    4,310 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hpAUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6344 hp
Power
349hp260kW
344hp257kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,955kg4,310lb
1,955kg4,310lb
Gross weight
2,590kg5,710lb
2,590kg5,710lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
52.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
358Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
358Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
863km536mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,954mm195in
4,964mm195in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,446mm57in
1,446mm57in
Wheelbase
2,928mm115in
2,928mm115in
Front track
1,620mm64in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,603mm63in
1,603mm63in
Trunk volume
520L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 349 hpAUDI S6 (C8) Facelift 2023 3.0 TDI V6 344 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 349 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 (C8) Facelift 2023 3.0 TDI V6 344 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp3,850 rpm2,500-3,100 rpm4,100 rpm
AUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6344 hp3,850-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hpAUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6344 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
15.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
184 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp
349 hp
260 kW
AUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6344 hp
344 hp
257 kW

AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 349 hp has 5 hp more than AUDI S6 (C8) Facelift 2023 3.0 TDI V6 344 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S6 (C8) Facelift 2023 3.0 TDI V6 344 hp and AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 349 hp: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
AUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6344 hp
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
AUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6344 hp
1,955 kg
4,310 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)3.0 TDI V6349 hp
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6344 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp5.0 s
AUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6344 hp5.0 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 (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6344 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 349 hp and AUDI S6 (C8) Facelift 2023 3.0 TDI V6 344 hp: 1.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
AUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6344 hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp
1,000 km
621 mi
AUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6344 hp
863 km
536 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp
349 hp
260 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6344 hp
344 hp
257 kW
5.0 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 (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp
Power
349 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,954 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 in
AUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6344 hp
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 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 (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp
Power
349 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6344 hp
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 349 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 (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.0 s
AUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6344 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.0 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 (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6344 hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hpAUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6344 hp
Power
349 hp
260 kW
344 hp
257 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,954 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
863 km
536 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Overall
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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 349 hpAUDI S6 (C8) Facelift 2023 3.0 TDI V6 344 hp
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 349 hp

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 137 km (85 mi) more estimated range

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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