The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 2.8 FSI (11 - 14)
€ 67,400
€ 41,100
€ 67,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘ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 4.2 FSI is just 0.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the A6 2.8 FSI.
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 2.8 FSI
57.4
73
79.9
57.3
73.8
82.1
73 in
Width
73.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.4 in
Height
57.3 in
111.9
194
114.6
193.5
194 in
Length
193.5 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 2.8 FSI
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.84 %
General
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 2.8 FSI
C6 (4F)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 2.8 FSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BVJ
Engine Code
CHVA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
A6 4.2 FSI
345 hp
201 hp
A6 2.8 FSI
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
A6 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
A6 2.8 FSI
Performance
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 2.8 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
A6 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
A6 2.8 FSI
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11.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
A6 4.2 FSI
11.79 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
A6 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
31 mpg
A6 4.2 FSI
23 mpg
31 mpg
A6 2.8 FSI
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
487 mi
Range
524 mi
A6 4.2 FSI
487 mi
524 mi
A6 2.8 FSI
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
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).
145.8 kWh
A6 4.2 FSI
193.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
A6 2.8 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 2.8 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
