The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
€ 43,000
€ 57,300
€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,300
ⓘ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
73
79.9
57.3
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
111.9
194
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
4112 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
13.4 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CCEA
Engine Code
CGQB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
A6 2.8 FSI
217 hp
309 hp
A6 3.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
A6 3.0 TDI
Performance
A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
A6 3.0 TDI
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
A6 2.8 FSI
16.41 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A6 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
37 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
518 mi
Range
641 mi
A6 2.8 FSI
518 mi
641 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).
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).
129.6 kWh
A6 2.8 FSI
159.2 kWh
129.6 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 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
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
