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Audi A6 C7 vs Audi A8 D5: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Audi A6 C7

Audi · 2011–2018

A6 C7

B PI 518

Power
130 kW177 PS
0–100 km/h
-
Top speed
-
Kerb mass
1,615 kg

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Audi A8 D5

Audi · 2017–2026

A8 D5

B PI 592

Power
210 kW286 PS
0–100 km/h
5.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
Kerb mass
2,020 kg

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: A6 C7 2 A8 D5 1

  • Family A6 C7 Boot: 530 l vs 505 l
  • City A6 C7 Length: 4,915 mm vs 5,172 mm; Width: 1,874 mm vs 1,945 mm
  • Performance A8 D5 Power per tonne: 104 kW/t vs 81 kW/t
  • Off-road Too close to call Drive and body: All-wheel drive · Sedan vs All-wheel drive · Sedan

In plain words

Audi A8 D5 has more power: 210 kW (286 PS) against 130 kW (177 PS) for Audi A6 C7. Audi A8 D5 is 257 mm longer than Audi A6 C7 (5,172 mm vs 4,915 mm). Audi A6 C7 is lighter by 405 kg (1,615 kg vs 2,020 kg). Audi A6 C7 has the bigger boot: 530 l against 505 l. Audi A6 C7 is the older design (from 2011); Audi A8 D5 arrived in 2017. On the catalog figures, the Audi A6 C7 is the pick for family and city; the Audi A8 D5 is the pick for performance. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Audi A6 C7 yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Race Stats side by side

Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.

Race Stats side by side
StatA6 C7A8 D5
PIB · 518B · 592
Power 43 51
Grip 36 55
Handling 65 57
Top speed 48 58
Launch 43 56

Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race

Who wins a race?

Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.

  1. 1 A8 D550 TDI quattro mild hybrid · diesel · 210 kW (286 PS) 14.31 sat 152 km/h
  2. 2 A6 C72.0 TDI · diesel · 130 kW (177 PS) 15.75 sat 141 km/h · +1.44 s

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Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

A6 C7 · A8 D5
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft21 ft22 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftWheelbase 2,912 mmWheelbase 9 ft 7 inLength 4,915 mmLength 16 ft 2 in1,455 mm4 ft 9 inWheelbase 2,998 mmWheelbase 9 ft 10 inLength 5,172 mmLength 17 ft 0 in1,473 mm4 ft 10 in
A6 C7A8 D5
Length 4,915 mm193.5 in 5,172 mm203.6 in +257 mm +10.1 in +5.2%
Width 1,874 mm73.8 in 1,945 mm76.6 in +71 mm +2.8 in +3.8%
Height 1,455 mm57.3 in 1,473 mm58.0 in +18 mm +0.7 in +1.2%
Wheelbase 2,912 mm114.6 in 2,998 mm118.0 in +86 mm +3.4 in +3.0%
Kerb weight 1,615 kg3,560 lb 2,020 kg4,453 lb +405 kg +893 lb +25.1%
Boot 530 l18.7 cu ft 505 l17.8 cu ft −25 l −0.9 cu ft −4.7%
Fits a standard garage? TightToo long and too wide

Difference vs A6 C7 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

Audi A6 C7Audi A8 D5
General
Version 2.0 TDI · diesel · 130 kW (177 PS) 50 TDI quattro mild hybrid · diesel · 210 kW (286 PS)
Production years 2011–2018 2017–2026
Body Sedan Sedan
Class E-segment (executive) No data
Country Germany Germany
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 130 kW (177 PS) 174 hp 210 kW (286 PS) 282 hp Better
Power, all versions 130–412 kW (177–560 PS) 174–553 hp 210–420 kW (286–571 PS) 282–563 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. 380 Nm 280 lb-ft 600 Nm 443 lb-ft Better
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. No data 5.9 s
Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. No data 250 km/h 155 mph
Power per tonne 81 kW/t 98 hp/ton calculated 104 kW/t 127 hp/ton calculated Better
Engine and transmission
Fuel Diesel Diesel
Engine 2,000 cc 2.0 l 2,967 cc · 6 cyl 3.0 l
Gearbox No data automatic
Drive All-wheel drive All-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,915 mm 193.5 in 5,172 mm 203.6 in
Width 1,874 mm 73.8 in 1,945 mm 76.6 in
Height 1,455 mm 57.3 in 1,473 mm 58.0 in
Wheelbase 2,912 mm 114.6 in 2,998 mm 118.0 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. 1,615 kg 3,560 lb Better 2,020 kg 4,453 lb
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 530 l 18.7 cu ft Better 505 l 17.8 cu ft
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. No data 7.2 l/100 km 32.7 mpg US
CO₂ No data 190 g/km
Fuel cost per year No data €1,780/year estimated

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.65/l diesel.

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