The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A6 2.8 FSI (08 - 10)
€ 52,600

€ 38,000

€ 52,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the A6 40 TDI is 0.2 inches longer and 1.2 inches wider.
A6 40 TDI
A6 2.8 FSI
57.4
74.3
83.1
57.4
73
79.9
74.3 in
Width
73 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
115.1
194.2
111.9
194
194.2 in
Length
194 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 40 TDI
A6 2.8 FSI
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.52 %

General
A6 40 TDI
A6 2.8 FSI
C8 (4K)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A6 40 TDI
A6 2.8 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DFBA
Engine Code
CCDA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
A6 40 TDI
201 hp
187 hp
A6 2.8 FSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
A6 40 TDI
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
A6 2.8 FSI
Performance
A6 40 TDI
A6 2.8 FSI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

A6 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

A6 2.8 FSI
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
A6 40 TDI
19.52 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
A6 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 40 TDI
A6 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
29 mpg
A6 40 TDI
53 mpg
29 mpg
A6 2.8 FSI
49 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
890 mi
Range
531 mi
A6 40 TDI
890 mi
531 mi
A6 2.8 FSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
155.3 kWh
A6 40 TDI
90.4 kWh
155.3 kWh
A6 2.8 FSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 40 TDI
A6 2.8 FSI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data