The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)

€ 45,600
Audi A6 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) A6 2.8 FSI
€ 47,800
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) A6 3.0 TDI
€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the A6 2.8 FSI and the A6 3.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 194 inches long, 73 inches wide and 57.4 inches tall.
A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
73
79.9
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
73
79.9
73 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi A6 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
111.9
194
194 in
Length
194 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5159 lb
Audi A6 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.35 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)

General

A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
C6 (4F)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CCEA
Engine Code
CDYA, CDYC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
A6 2.8 FSI
217 hp
237 hp
A6 3.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
155 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
17.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
A6 2.8 FSI
17.83 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A6 2.8 FSI
26 mpg
35 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
552 mi
Range
742 mi
A6 2.8 FSI
552 mi
742 mi
A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
137.9 kWh
A6 2.8 FSI
170.4 kWh
137.9 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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