The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
€ 67,400
€ 52,500
€ 67,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘ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 1.2 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 0.4 cm taller than the A6 3.0 TDI.
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
1459
1855
2030
1455
1874
2086
1855 mm
Width
1874 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2086 mm
1459 mm
Height
1455 mm
2843
4927
2912
4915
4927 mm
Length
4915 mm
2843 mm
Wheelbase
2912 mm
Vehicle Weight
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
1845 kg
Kerb Weight
1795 kg
2350 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2330 kg
Weight Difference:
50 kg
2.71 %
General
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
C6 (4F)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BVJ
Engine Code
CDUC, CDUD
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4163 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
345 bhp
at 6800 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
A6 4.2 FSI
345 bhp
242 bhp
A6 3.0 TDI
440 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
A6 4.2 FSI
440 NM
580 NM
A6 3.0 TDI
Performance
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
A6 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
A6 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
5.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.42 kg/bhp
A6 4.2 FSI
5.35 kg/bhp
7.42 kg/bhp
A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
48 mpg
A6 4.2 FSI
28 mpg
48 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 L
487 mi
Range
790 mi
A6 4.2 FSI
487 mi
790 mi
A6 3.0 TDI
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
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
244 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
546 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
