The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
€ 67,400
€ 53,000
€ 67,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,000
ⓘ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. The A6 4.2 FSI is just 0.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.7 %
General
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
C6 (4F)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BVJ
Engine Code
CDUC, CDUD
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
A6 4.2 FSI
345 hp
242 hp
A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A6 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
A6 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
11.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
A6 4.2 FSI
11.79 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A6 4.2 FSI
23 mpg
40 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
16 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
487 mi
Range
790 mi
A6 4.2 FSI
487 mi
790 mi
A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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).
121.3 kWh
A6 4.2 FSI
193.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
