Audi A6 C7 or Audi A6 C8?

2011–2018 vs 2018–present · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Lowest consumption: A6 C7 4.4 l/100 km, A6 C8 2.1 l/100 km.
Power: A6 C7 100–230 kW, A6 C8 120–270 kW.
Standard equipment: A6 C7 34 items (Basis), A6 C8 36 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A6 C72011–2018 · 14 engines · Basis, Ambition, S line, SESpecifications →Listings →

Audi A6 C82018–present · 11 engines · Basis, Sport, S line, DesignSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A6 C72011–2018no listings	Audi A6 C82018–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,915 mm–4,933 mm	Length4,939 mm
Width	Width1,874 mm	Width1,886 mm
Height	Height1,455 mm–1,461 mm	Height1,457 mm–1,470 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,912 mm	Wheelbase2,924 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume375 l–565 l	Trunk volume360 l–565 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,565 kg–1,880 kg	Curb weight1,660 kg–2,010 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank65 l–75 l	Fuel tank54 l–73 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2011–2018	Production years2018–present
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines11
Power	Power100–230 kW (136–313 hp)	Power120–270 kW (163–367 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–3.0	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI 190	Lowest consumption2.1 l/100 km · 50 TFSI e quattro
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.1 s · 3.0 BiTDI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h5.1 s · 55 TFSI quattro
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim34 · Basis	Items in the base trim36 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · S line	Items in the top trim39 · S line
Equipment · Comfort10 · 10
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster—	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 6
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto—	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 12
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition—	Traffic Sign Recognition✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A6 C7 or Audi A6 C8?

Length: Audi A6 C8 4,939 mm, Audi A6 C7 4,933 mm (a 6 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,924 vs 2,912 mm. Boot: 565 vs 565 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A6 C7 or Audi A6 C8?

The most frugal Audi A6 C7 uses 4.4 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 190); the most frugal Audi A6 C8 2.1 l/100 km (50 TFSI e quattro).

Which is more powerful — Audi A6 C7 or Audi A6 C8?

The strongest Audi A6 C7 makes 230 kW (313 hp) (3.0 BiTDI quattro); the strongest Audi A6 C8 270 kW (367 hp) (55 TFSI e quattro).

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