The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12) vs. Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10)

€ 51,600
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12) A6 3.0 TFSI
€ 43,800
 Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10) A6 2.7 TDI
€ 51,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800

ⓘ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 TFSI is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the A6 2.7 TDI.
A6 3.0 TFSI
A6 2.7 TDI
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12)
73.8
82.1
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
193.5 in
Length
194 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 3.0 TFSI
A6 2.7 TDI
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.4 %
Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10)

General

A6 3.0 TFSI
A6 2.7 TDI
C7 (4G)
Generation
C6 (4F)
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

A6 3.0 TFSI
A6 2.7 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CGWB
Engine Code
CANA, CANC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
296 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
A6 3.0 TFSI
296 hp
187 hp
A6 2.7 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A6 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
A6 2.7 TDI

Performance

A6 3.0 TFSI
A6 2.7 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

A6 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

A6 2.7 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TFSI
13.52 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
A6 2.7 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 3.0 TFSI
A6 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A6 3.0 TFSI
29 mpg
37 mpg
A6 2.7 TDI
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
569 mi
Range
680 mi
A6 3.0 TFSI
569 mi
680 mi
A6 2.7 TDI
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
131.6 kWh
A6 3.0 TFSI
155.3 kWh
131.6 kWh
A6 2.7 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A6 3.0 TFSI
A6 2.7 TDI
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