The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 46,500
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 47,200
 Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) A4 3.0 TDI (16 - 18)
€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15) is an inch shorter and 0.6 inches narrower.
A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
A4 3.0 TDI (16 - 18)
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
71.9
80.3
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
72.5
79.6
71.9 in
Width
72.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.2 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
110.6
185.1
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
111
186.1
185.1 in
Length
186.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111 in

Vehicle Weight

A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
A4 3.0 TDI (16 - 18)
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.41 %
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

General

A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
A4 3.0 TDI (16 - 18)
B8 (8K)
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
A4 3.0 TDI (16 - 18)
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CDUC, CKVC
Engine Code
CSWB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
242 hp
215 hp
A4 3.0 TDI (16 - 18)
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
A4 3.0 TDI (16 - 18)

Performance

A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
A4 3.0 TDI (16 - 18)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

A4 3.0 TDI (16 - 18)

▶ REPLAY
15.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.38 lb/hp
A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
15.99 lb/hp
17.38 lb/hp
A4 3.0 TDI (16 - 18)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
A4 3.0 TDI (16 - 18)
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
51 mpg
A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
41 mpg
51 mpg
A4 3.0 TDI (16 - 18)
35 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
784 mi
A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
665 mi
784 mi
A4 3.0 TDI (16 - 18)
Environmental Impact
117.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
94.6 kWh
A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
117.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
A4 3.0 TDI (16 - 18)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
A4 3.0 TDI (16 - 18)
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data