The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18) vs. Audi A6 45 TFSI S tronic (18 - ..)

€ 55,600
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18) A6 3.0 TDI
€ 51,400
 Audi A6 45 TFSI S tronic (18 - ..) A6 45 TFSI
€ 55,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,400

ⓘ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 length, but the A6 3.0 TDI is 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower.
A6 3.0 TDI
A6 45 TFSI
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 45 TFSI S tronic (18 - ..)
74.3
83.1
73.8 in
Width
74.3 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.2
Blueprint Audi A6 45 TFSI S tronic (18 - ..)
115.1
194.2
194.2 in
Length
194.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
115.1 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 3.0 TDI
A6 45 TFSI
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.06 %
Audi A6 45 TFSI S tronic (18 - ..)

General

A6 3.0 TDI
A6 45 TFSI
C7 (4G)
Generation
C8 (4K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A6 3.0 TDI
A6 45 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CRTD
Engine Code
DKNA, DLHA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
A6 3.0 TDI
268 hp
242 hp
A6 45 TFSI
428 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
A6 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
A6 45 TFSI

Performance

A6 3.0 TDI
A6 45 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

A6 45 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
15.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.62 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TDI
15.18 lb/hp
15.62 lb/hp
A6 45 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 3.0 TDI
A6 45 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
37 mpg
A6 45 TFSI
40 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
889 mi
Range
621 mi
A6 3.0 TDI
889 mi
621 mi
A6 45 TFSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
119.4 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
A6 45 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

A6 3.0 TDI
A6 45 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data