The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)

€ 40,200
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10) A6 2.8 FSI
€ 46,700
Audi A6 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14) A6 3.0 TDI
€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700

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 longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the A6 3.0 TDI.
A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10)
73
79.9
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
73 in
Width
73.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.4 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
194 in
Length
193.5 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.09 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)

General

A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
C6 (4F)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CCDA
Engine Code
CLAA, CLAB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
A6 2.8 FSI
187 hp
201 hp
A6 3.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
A6 3.0 TDI

Performance

A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

A6 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

A6 3.0 TDI

 REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
A6 2.8 FSI
19.04 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
46 mpg
A6 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
46 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
792 mi
A6 2.8 FSI
518 mi
792 mi
A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
104.9 kWh
A6 2.8 FSI
159.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data