AUDI S6 (C8)
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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3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)
AUDI S6 (C8)
3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)
AUDI S6 (C8)
3.0 TDI V6
Comparison overview
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AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 533 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.8 s
- Fastest top speed327 km/h203 mph
- Most powerful533 hp398 kW
- Highest torque1,120 Nm826 lb-ft
- Lightest1,955 kg4,310 lb
- Best power-to-weight273 hp/t203 kW/t3.7 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
- Best estimated range863 km536 mi
- Largest trunk520 L
- Best overall score86/100
- Best performance score91/100
- Best economy score87/100
- Best practicality score76/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)533 hp | AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)464 hp | AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)413 hp | AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6344 hp |
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| 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 | 312 km/h 194 mph | 299 km/h 186 mph | 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 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
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)533 hp | 3,850-4,000 rpm | 1,750-3,250 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)464 hp | 3,850-4,000 rpm | 1,750-3,250 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)413 hp | 3,850-4,000 rpm | 1,750-3,250 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6344 hp | 3,850-4,000 rpm | 1,750-3,250 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)533 hp | AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)464 hp | AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)413 hp | AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6344 hp |
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| 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 | - | - | - |
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)533 hp | 533 hp 398 kW |
| AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)464 hp | 464 hp 346 kW |
| AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)413 hp | 413 hp 308 kW |
| AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6344 hp | 344 hp 257 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)533 hp | 1,120 Nm 826 lb-ft |
| AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)464 hp | 980 Nm 723 lb-ft |
| AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)413 hp | 875 Nm 645 lb-ft |
| AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6344 hp | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)533 hp | 3.8 s |
| AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)464 hp | 4.2 s |
| AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)413 hp | 4.5 s |
| AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6344 hp | 5.0 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)533 hp | 863 km 536 mi |
| AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)464 hp | 863 km 536 mi |
| AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)413 hp | 863 km 536 mi |
| AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6344 hp | 863 km 536 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| 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.
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| AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)533 hp |
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| AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)413 hp |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| 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
| Vehicle | AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)533 hp | AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)464 hp | AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)413 hp | AUDIS6 (C8)3.0 TDI V6344 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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
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| Vehicle | AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 533 hp | AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 464 hp | AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 413 hp | AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 344 hp |
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| Consumption | 7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK | 7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK | 7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK | 7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.78 LC100 km | 12.78 LC100 km | 12.78 LC100 km | 12.78 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 20.56 LC100 mi | 20.56 LC100 mi | 20.56 LC100 mi | 20.56 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal | 1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal | 1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal | 1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,916 LC/year | 1,916 LC/year | 1,916 LC/year | 1,916 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
AUDI S6 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 464 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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