The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 46,100
Audi A6 2.8 FSI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) A6 2.8 FSI
€ 49,900
Audi A6 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17) A6 3.0 TDI
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900

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 quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI 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 quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI 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
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5016 lb
Audi A6 2.8 FSI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.85 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
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
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

A6 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

A6 3.0 TDI

 REPLAY
19.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
A6 2.8 FSI
19.25 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
53 mpg
A6 2.8 FSI
29 mpg
53 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
1031 mi
A6 2.8 FSI
583 mi
1031 mi
A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
90.4 kWh
A6 2.8 FSI
151.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 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 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data