Car comparison

AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 · Stage 3vsAUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 · Stage 2vsAUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 · Stage 1vsAUDI S6 (C8) 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

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 541 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    325 km/h
    202 mph
  • Most powerful
    541 hp
    403 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,120 Nm
    826 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,955 kg
    4,310 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    277 hp/t
    206 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)541 hpAUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)471 hpAUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)419 hpAUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp
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
1,955kg4,310lb
1,955kg4,310lb
1,955kg4,310lb
1,955kg4,310lb
Gross weight
2,590kg5,710lb
2,590kg5,710lb
2,590kg5,710lb
2,590kg5,710lb
Top speed
325 km/h
202 mph
+60 km/h
310 km/h
193 mph
+45 km/h
297 km/h
185 mph
+32 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
44.7s99% target: 322 km/h / 200 mph-8.2 s
Calculated
48.7s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph-4.2 s
Calculated
51.7s99% target: 294 km/h / 183 mph-1.2 s
Calculated
52.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s-1.2 s
4.2s-0.8 s
4.5s-0.5 s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
9.6s-5.8 s
Calculated
11.0s-4.4 s
Calculated
12.3s-3.1 s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s-1.1 s
Calculated
4.0s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.3s-0.5 s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s-1.7 s
Calculated
11.8s-1.2 s
Calculated
12.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
277hp/t206kW/t126hp/1000 lb
Calculated
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
214hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
573Nm/t383lb-ft/ton
Calculated
501Nm/t335lb-ft/ton
Calculated
448Nm/t299lb-ft/ton
Calculated
358Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
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
1,446mm57in
1,446mm57in
1,446mm57in
1,446mm57in
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
520L
520L
520L
520L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L
63L
63L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 541 hpAUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 471 hpAUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 419 hpAUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 349 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 541 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 471 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 419 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 349 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)541 hp3,850 rpm2,500-3,100 rpm4,100 rpm
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)471 hp3,850 rpm2,500-3,100 rpm4,100 rpm
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)419 hp3,850 rpm2,500-3,100 rpm4,100 rpm
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp3,850 rpm2,500-3,100 rpm4,100 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)541 hpAUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)471 hpAUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)419 hpAUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.0 s
4.3 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.2 s
4.5 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.6 s
11.0 s
12.3 s
15.4 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
45.0 s
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-
-
Top speed
325 km/h
202 mph
310 km/h
193 mph
297 km/h
185 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
7.6 s
7.9 s
8.2 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
10.0 s
10.4 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.8 s
12.2 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
219 km/h
136 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
199 km/h
124 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 541 hp has 192 hp more than AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 349 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 349 hp and AUDI S6 (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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)541 hp
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)471 hp
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)419 hp
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 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 V6 (Stage 3)541 hp
325 km/h
202 mph
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)471 hp
310 km/h
193 mph
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)419 hp
297 km/h
185 mph
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 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 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 541 hp and AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 349 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 471 hp and AUDI S6 (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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)541 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)471 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)419 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)541 hp
277 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)471 hp
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)419 hp
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)541 hp
541 hp
403 kW
3.8 s
325 km/h
202 mph
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)471 hp
471 hp
351 kW
4.2 s
310 km/h
193 mph
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)419 hp
419 hp
312 kW
4.5 s
297 km/h
185 mph
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp
349 hp
260 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 V6 (Stage 3)541 hp
Power
541 hp
403 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
325 km/h
202 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)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)471 hp
Power
471 hp
351 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
310 km/h
193 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)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)419 hp
Power
419 hp
312 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
297 km/h
185 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)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

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 V6 (Stage 3)541 hp
Power
541 hp
403 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
325 km/h
202 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)471 hp
Power
471 hp
351 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
310 km/h
193 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)419 hp
Power
419 hp
312 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
297 km/h
185 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
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

AUDI S6 (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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)541 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
3.8 s
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)471 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
4.2 s
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)419 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
4.5 s
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 V6 (Stage 3)541 hp
277 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)471 hp
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)419 hp
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)541 hpAUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)471 hpAUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)419 hpAUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6349 hp
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
3.8 s
4.2 s
4.5 s
5.0 s
Top speed
325 km/h
202 mph
310 km/h
193 mph
297 km/h
185 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
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
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
4,954 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
4,954 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
4,954 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
277 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 541 hpAUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 471 hpAUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 419 hpAUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 349 hp
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,654 LC/year1,654 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S6 (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 36 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

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