AUDI S6 (C8)
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AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6vsTesla Model 3 Standard Range 68.3 kWh
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonTesla Model 3
Standard Range 68.3 kWh
Comparison overview
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AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.0 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful349 hp260 kW
- Largest trunk520 L
- Best overall score75/100
- Best performance score75/100
- Best economy score90/100
- Best practicality score76/100
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range 68.3 kWh
- Lightest1,609 kg3,547 lb
- Best power-to-weight202 hp/t151 kW/t5.0 kg/hp
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 | TeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 349hp260kW | 325hp242kW |
| Torque | 700Nm516lb-ft | - |
| Curb weight | 1,955kg4,310lb | 1,609kg3,547lb |
| Gross weight | 2,590kg5,710lb | 2,060kg4,542lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 52.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 45.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.0s | 5.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.4s Calculated | 18.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.8s Calculated | 5.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg 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 | 13.6s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb Calculated | 202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 358Nm/t240lb-ft/ton Calculated | - |
| Estimated range | 1,000km621mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 2,967cc181cu in | - |
| Length | 4,954mm195in | 4,694mm185in |
| Width | 1,886mm74in | 1,849mm73in |
| Height | 1,446mm57in | 1,443mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,928mm115in | 2,875mm113in |
| Front track | 1,620mm64in | 1,580mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,603mm63in | 1,580mm62in |
| Ground clearance | - | 140mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 520L | 425L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 63L | - |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 | TeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.8 s | 5.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.0 s | 5.6 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 15.4 s | 18.2 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.8 s | 6.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.6 s | 9.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.0 s | 11.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.0 s | 13.6 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 184 km/h 114 mph | 177 km/h 110 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 | 349 hp 260 kW |
| TeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh | 325 hp 242 kW |
AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 has 24 hp more than Tesla Model 3 Standard Range 68.3 kWh.
The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model 3 Standard Range 68.3 kWh and AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6: 24 hp (18 kW).
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 | 1,955 kg 4,310 lb |
| TeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh | 1,609 kg 3,547 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| TeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 | 5.0 s |
| TeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh | 5.6 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 and Tesla Model 3 Standard Range 68.3 kWh: 0.6 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 | 179 hp/t 133 kW/t 5.6 kg/hp |
| TeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh | 202 hp/t 151 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 | 349 hp 260 kW | 5.0 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| TeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh | 325 hp 242 kW | 5.6 s | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 | TeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 349 hp 260 kW | 325 hp 242 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.0 s | 5.6 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,955 kg 4,310 lb | 1,609 kg 3,547 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.3 L/100 km 37.3 mpg US 44.8 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,000 km 621 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 520 L 18.4 cu ft | 425 L 15.0 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 179 hp/t 133 kW/t 5.6 kg/hp | 202 hp/t 151 kW/t 5.0 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.
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| Vehicle | AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 11.03 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 17.74 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 945 L250 US gal208 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,654 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6
- Has 24 hp more
- Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
- Has 95 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range 68.3 kWh
- Is 346 kg lighter
- Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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