The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
€ 57,300
€ 55,700
€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A6 3.0 TDI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the A6 45 TDI.
A6 3.0 TDI
A6 45 TDI
57.3
73.8
82.1
57.4
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
114.6
193.5
115.1
194.2
193.5 in
Length
194.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
115.1 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 3.0 TDI
A6 45 TDI
4112 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.84 %
General
A6 3.0 TDI
A6 45 TDI
C7 (4G)
Generation
C8 (4K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A6 3.0 TDI
A6 45 TDI
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
CGQB
Engine Code
DDVE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
A6 3.0 TDI
309 hp
228 hp
A6 45 TDI
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A6 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
A6 45 TDI
Performance
A6 3.0 TDI
A6 45 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
A6 45 TDI
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13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.37 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TDI
13.31 lb/hp
18.37 lb/hp
A6 45 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 3.0 TDI
A6 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
42 mpg
A6 45 TDI
30 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
641 mi
Range
699 mi
A6 3.0 TDI
641 mi
699 mi
A6 45 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI
129.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
A6 45 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A6 3.0 TDI
A6 45 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
