Car comparison

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.

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AUDI S6 (C8)

3.0 TDI V6

349 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
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Comparison overview

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AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6

  • 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
  • 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 V6TeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh
Power
349hp260kW
325hp242kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
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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
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Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
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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
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Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,967cc181cu 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
1,620mm64in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,603mm63in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
520L
425L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
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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)3.0 TDI V6TeslaModel 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V65.0 s
TeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh5.6 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6
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
TeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6TeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh
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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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
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
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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

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 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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