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Audi A6 Limousine vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (47,600 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Limousine or Mazda 3 Sedan?

Audi A6 Limousine vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

Audi A6 Limousine

  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space

Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A6 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda 3 Sedan is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Audi A6 Limousine costs 47,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,594 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A6 Limousine uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

3 Sedan

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A6 Limousine offers substantially more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 181 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 Limousine is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 Limousine delivers considerably more torque with 580 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.

A6 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is visibly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,845 kg. The difference is around 425 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 Limousine offers only slightly more boot space – 492 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 42 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 Limousine carries markedly more – 625 kg compared to 481 kg. That’s a difference of about 144 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 Limousine is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £47,600
A6 Limousine

Audi A6 Limousine

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 97 - 105 km
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Audi A6 Limousine

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Mazda 3 Sedan

Costs and Consumption
Price
47,600 - 68,100 £
Price
25,000 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
97 - 105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
49 - 157 g/km
co2
123 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,845 - 2,220 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,492 kg
Trunk capacity
354 - 492 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4,999 mm
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,452 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 625 kg
Payload
467 - 481 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
243 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Audi A6 Limousine have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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