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. Both cars are the same height, but the A6 4.2 FSI is 0.2 inches shorter and 1.2 inches narrower.
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 45 TDI
57.4
73
79.9
57.4
74.3
83.1
73 in
Width
74.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
111.9
194
115.1
194.2
194 in
Length
194.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
115.1 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 45 TDI
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.89 %
General
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 45 TDI
C6 (4F)
Generation
C8 (4K)
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 45 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
BVJ
Engine Code
DDVE
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
A6 4.2 FSI
345 hp
228 hp
A6 45 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A6 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
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
269 ft
0.000 sec
A6 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
A6 45 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.37 lb/hp
A6 4.2 FSI
11.79 lb/hp
18.37 lb/hp
A6 45 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A6 4.2 FSI
23 mpg
42 mpg
A6 45 TDI
16 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
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)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 45 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
