The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
€ 67,400

€ 55,700

€ 67,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,700
ⓘ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 0.6 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 0.2 cm taller than the A6 45 TDI.
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 45 TDI
1459
1855
2030
1457
1886
2110
1855 mm
Width
1886 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2110 mm
1459 mm
Height
1457 mm
2843
4927
2924
4933
4927 mm
Length
4933 mm
2843 mm
Wheelbase
2924 mm
Vehicle Weight
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 45 TDI
1845 kg
Kerb Weight
1900 kg
2350 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2475 kg

Weight Difference:
55 kg
2.89 %

General
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 45 TDI
C6 (4F)
Generation
C8 (4K)
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 45 TDI
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
BVJ
Engine Code
DDVE
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4163 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
345 bhp
at 6800 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 3250 rpm
A6 4.2 FSI
345 bhp
228 bhp
A6 45 TDI
440 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
A6 4.2 FSI
440 NM
500 NM
A6 45 TDI
Performance
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 45 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

A6 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

A6 45 TDI
▶ REPLAY
5.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.33 kg/bhp
A6 4.2 FSI
5.35 kg/bhp
8.33 kg/bhp
A6 45 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A6 4.2 FSI
28 mpg
50 mpg
A6 45 TDI
19 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
487 mi
Range
699 mi
A6 4.2 FSI
487 mi
699 mi
A6 45 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).
115.2 kWh
A6 4.2 FSI
193.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
A6 45 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
244 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 45 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
505 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
546 L
Boot Capacity
530 L











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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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