The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17)

€ 43,300
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) A6 2.8 FSI
€ 42,600
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17) A6 3.0 TDI
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600

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 width and height, but the A6 2.8 FSI is 0.7 inches shorter.
A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17)
73.8
82.1
73.8 in
Width
73.8 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.3 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17)
114.6
194.2
193.5 in
Length
194.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
3715 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4892 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5236 lb
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.43 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17)

General

A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
C7 (4G)
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CHVA
Engine Code
CRTE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
A6 2.8 FSI
201 hp
215 hp
A6 3.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
A6 3.0 TDI

Performance

A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

A6 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

A6 3.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
47 mpg
A6 2.8 FSI
32 mpg
47 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
907 mi
A6 2.8 FSI
546 mi
907 mi
A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
102.8 kWh
A6 2.8 FSI
140.2 kWh
102.8 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data