The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)

€ 55,700
Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) A6 45 TDI
€ 69,000
 Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) A6 3.0 TDI competition
€ 55,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,000

ⓘ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 length, but the A6 45 TDI is 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller.
A6 45 TDI
A6 3.0 TDI competition
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
74.3
83.1
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
74.3 in
Width
73.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.4 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
115.1
194.2
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.2
194.2 in
Length
194.2 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 45 TDI
A6 3.0 TDI competition
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5456 lb
Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.06 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)

General

A6 45 TDI
A6 3.0 TDI competition
C8 (4K)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A6 45 TDI
A6 3.0 TDI competition
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
DDVE
Engine Code
CVUB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
A6 45 TDI
228 hp
322 hp
A6 3.0 TDI competition
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A6 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
A6 3.0 TDI competition

Performance

A6 45 TDI
A6 3.0 TDI competition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

A6 45 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

A6 3.0 TDI competition

▶ REPLAY
18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
A6 45 TDI
18.37 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TDI competition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 45 TDI
A6 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
38 mpg
A6 45 TDI
42 mpg
38 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI competition
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
699 mi
Range
731 mi
A6 45 TDI
699 mi
731 mi
A6 3.0 TDI competition
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
127.6 kWh
A6 45 TDI
115.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI competition
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A6 45 TDI
A6 3.0 TDI competition
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data