The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10)
€ 67,400

€ 43,000

€ 67,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the A6 4.2 FSI and the A6 2.8 FSI are absolutely identical. Both are 194 inches long, 73 inches wide and 57.4 inches tall.
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 2.8 FSI
57.4
73
79.9
57.4
73
79.9
73 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
111.9
194
111.9
194
194 in
Length
194 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 2.8 FSI
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.46 %

General
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 2.8 FSI
C6 (4F)
Generation
C6 (4F)
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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
CCEA
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
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
A6 4.2 FSI
345 hp
217 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
149 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

A6 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

A6 2.8 FSI
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11.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
A6 4.2 FSI
11.79 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
A6 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A6 4.2 FSI
23 mpg
28 mpg
A6 2.8 FSI
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
487 mi
Range
518 mi
A6 4.2 FSI
487 mi
518 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).
159.2 kWh
A6 4.2 FSI
193.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
A6 2.8 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 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
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data