The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 57,300
€ 67,400
€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,400
ⓘ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. The A6 3.0 TDI is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the A6 4.2 FSI.
A6 3.0 TDI
A6 4.2 FSI
57.3
73.8
82.1
57.4
73
79.9
73.8 in
Width
73 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.3 in
Height
57.4 in
114.6
193.5
111.9
194
193.5 in
Length
194 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 3.0 TDI
A6 4.2 FSI
4112 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.07 %
General
A6 3.0 TDI
A6 4.2 FSI
C7 (4G)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A6 3.0 TDI
A6 4.2 FSI
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CGQB
Engine Code
BVJ
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
A6 3.0 TDI
309 hp
345 hp
A6 4.2 FSI
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
A6 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
A6 4.2 FSI
Performance
A6 3.0 TDI
A6 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
A6 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.79 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TDI
13.31 lb/hp
11.79 lb/hp
A6 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 3.0 TDI
A6 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
23 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
23 mpg
A6 4.2 FSI
30 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
641 mi
Range
487 mi
A6 3.0 TDI
641 mi
487 mi
A6 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
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).
193.3 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI
129.6 kWh
193.3 kWh
A6 4.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 3.0 TDI
A6 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
