The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 55,500
€ 52,600
€ 55,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,600
ⓘ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 TFSI is 1.2 cm narrower and 0.2 cm lower.
A6 3.0 TFSI
A6 40 TDI
1455
1874
2086
1457
1886
2110
1874 mm
Width
1886 mm
2086 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2110 mm
1455 mm
Height
1457 mm
2912
4933
2924
4933
4933 mm
Length
4933 mm
2912 mm
Wheelbase
2924 mm
Vehicle Weight
A6 3.0 TFSI
A6 40 TDI
1825 kg
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
2360 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2325 kg
Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.47 %
General
A6 3.0 TFSI
A6 40 TDI
C7 (4G)
Generation
C8 (4K)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A6 3.0 TFSI
A6 40 TDI
V6 petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CREC
Engine Code
DFBA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
328 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 3750 rpm
A6 3.0 TFSI
328 bhp
201 bhp
A6 40 TDI
440 NM
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
A6 3.0 TFSI
440 NM
400 NM
A6 40 TDI
Performance
A6 3.0 TFSI
A6 40 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
A6 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
A6 40 TDI
▶ REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.86 kg/bhp
A6 3.0 TFSI
5.56 kg/bhp
8.86 kg/bhp
A6 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 3.0 TFSI
A6 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
64 mpg
A6 3.0 TFSI
38 mpg
64 mpg
A6 40 TDI
29 mpg
city
59 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
75 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
630 mi
Range
890 mi
A6 3.0 TFSI
630 mi
890 mi
A6 40 TDI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
90.4 kWh
A6 3.0 TFSI
140.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
A6 40 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
172 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A6 3.0 TFSI
A6 40 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
535 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
530 L












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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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