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

344 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023

Comparison overview

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AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 533 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    327 km/h
    203 mph
  • Most powerful
    533 hp
    398 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,120 Nm
    826 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,955 kg
    4,310 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    273 hp/t
    203 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    863 km
    536 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)533 hpAUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)464 hpAUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)413 hpAUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6344 hp
Power
533hp398kW+189 hp
464hp346kW+120 hp
413hp308kW+69 hp
344hp257kW
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
327 km/h
203 mph
+62 km/h
312 km/h
194 mph
+47 km/h
299 km/h
186 mph
+34 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
44.7s99% target: 324 km/h / 201 mph-7.7 s
Calculated
48.7s99% target: 309 km/h / 192 mph-3.7 s
Calculated
51.7s99% target: 296 km/h / 184 mph-0.7 s
Calculated
52.4s99% 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
10.9s-4.4 s
Calculated
12.2s-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
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg 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
273hp/t203kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
238hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
211hp/t157kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/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
863km536mi
Calculated
863km536mi
Calculated
863km536mi
Calculated
863km536mi
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

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 533 hpAUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 464 hpAUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 413 hpAUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 344 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 533 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 464 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 413 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 344 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)533 hp3,850-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)464 hp3,850-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)413 hp3,850-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 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 V6 (Stage 3)533 hpAUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)464 hpAUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)413 hpAUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6344 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
10.9 s
12.2 s
15.4 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
40.5 s
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-
-
Top speed
327 km/h
203 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
299 km/h
186 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
2.3 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
220 km/h
137 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
184 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 533 hp has 189 hp more than AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 344 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 344 hp and AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 533 hp: 189 hp (141 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)533 hp
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)464 hp
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)413 hp
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 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 V6 (Stage 3)533 hp
327 km/h
203 mph
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)464 hp
312 km/h
194 mph
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)413 hp
299 km/h
186 mph
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 533 hp and AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 344 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 464 hp and AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 413 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)533 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)464 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)413 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6344 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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)533 hp
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)464 hp
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)413 hp
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 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

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)533 hp
533 hp
398 kW
3.8 s
327 km/h
203 mph
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)464 hp
464 hp
346 kW
4.2 s
312 km/h
194 mph
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)413 hp
413 hp
308 kW
4.5 s
299 km/h
186 mph
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 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 V6 (Stage 3)533 hp
Power
533 hp
398 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
327 km/h
203 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)464 hp
Power
464 hp
346 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 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)413 hp
Power
413 hp
308 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
299 km/h
186 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 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
4,954 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)533 hp
Power
533 hp
398 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
327 km/h
203 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)464 hp
Power
464 hp
346 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)413 hp
Power
413 hp
308 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
299 km/h
186 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 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 (Stage 3) 533 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)533 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
3.8 s
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)464 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.2 s
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)413 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.5 s
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 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 V6 (Stage 3)533 hp
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)464 hp
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)413 hp
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 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 V6 (Stage 3)533 hpAUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)464 hpAUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)413 hpAUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6344 hp
Power
533 hp
398 kW
464 hp
346 kW
413 hp
308 kW
344 hp
257 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
327 km/h
203 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
299 km/h
186 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
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
4,954 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
863 km
536 mi
863 km
536 mi
863 km
536 mi
863 km
536 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
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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.

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 (Stage 3) 533 hpAUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 464 hpAUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 413 hpAUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 344 hp
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,916 LC/year1,916 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 533 hp

  • Has 69 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 35 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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