The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 2.8 FSI (11 - 14) vs. Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)

€ 41,100
Audi A6 2.8 FSI (11 - 14) A6 2.8 FSI
€ 67,400
Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) A6 4.2 FSI
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,400

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. The A6 2.8 FSI is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the A6 4.2 FSI.
A6 2.8 FSI
A6 4.2 FSI
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 2.8 FSI (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
73
79.9
73.8 in
Width
73 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi A6 2.8 FSI (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
193.5 in
Length
194 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 2.8 FSI
A6 4.2 FSI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5181 lb
Audi A6 2.8 FSI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.84 %
Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)

General

A6 2.8 FSI
A6 4.2 FSI
C7 (4G)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A6 2.8 FSI
A6 4.2 FSI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CHVA
Engine Code
BVJ
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
A6 2.8 FSI
201 hp
345 hp
A6 4.2 FSI
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
A6 4.2 FSI

Performance

A6 2.8 FSI
A6 4.2 FSI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

A6 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

A6 4.2 FSI

 REPLAY
18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.79 lb/hp
A6 2.8 FSI
18.04 lb/hp
11.79 lb/hp
A6 4.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 2.8 FSI
A6 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
23 mpg
A6 2.8 FSI
31 mpg
23 mpg
A6 4.2 FSI
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
524 mi
Range
487 mi
A6 2.8 FSI
524 mi
487 mi
A6 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
193.3 kWh
A6 2.8 FSI
145.8 kWh
193.3 kWh
A6 4.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A6 2.8 FSI
A6 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data