The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)

€ 52,900
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) A6 3.0 TFSI
€ 61,000
 Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) A6 3.0 TDI
€ 52,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,000

ⓘ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 width and height, but the A6 3.0 TFSI is 0.7 inches shorter.
A6 3.0 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
73.8 in
Width
73.8 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.3 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.2
193.5 in
Length
194.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 3.0 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5390 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.96 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)

General

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

Engine

A6 3.0 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CGWD, CGXB
Engine Code
CVUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
A6 3.0 TFSI
306 hp
316 hp
A6 3.0 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A6 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
A6 3.0 TDI

Performance

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

249 ft
0.000 sec

A6 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

A6 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.33 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TFSI
13.08 lb/hp
13.33 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 3.0 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
A6 3.0 TFSI
29 mpg
39 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
569 mi
Range
756 mi
A6 3.0 TFSI
569 mi
756 mi
A6 3.0 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).
123.4 kWh
A6 3.0 TFSI
155.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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