The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 51,400
Audi A6 45 TFSI S tronic (18 - ..) A6 45 TFSI
€ 69,000
 Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) A6 3.0 TDI competition
€ 51,400
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 TFSI is 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller.
A6 45 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI competition
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 45 TFSI S tronic (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 TFSI S tronic (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 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI competition
3781 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5456 lb
Audi A6 45 TFSI S tronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
11.6 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)

General

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

Engine

A6 45 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI competition
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
DKNA, DLHA
Engine Code
CVUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
A6 45 TFSI
242 hp
322 hp
A6 3.0 TDI competition
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A6 45 TFSI
273 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
A6 3.0 TDI competition

Performance

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

308 ft
0.000 sec

A6 45 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

A6 3.0 TDI competition

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 45 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
A6 45 TFSI
37 mpg
38 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI competition
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
731 mi
A6 45 TFSI
621 mi
731 mi
A6 3.0 TDI competition
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
127.6 kWh
A6 45 TFSI
119.4 kWh
127.6 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI competition
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A6 45 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI competition
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data