The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 45 TFSI S tronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
€ 51,400
€ 46,700
€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A6 45 TFSI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the A6 3.0 TDI.
A6 45 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI
57.4
74.3
83.1
57.3
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
115.1
194.2
114.6
193.5
194.2 in
Length
193.5 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 45 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.29 %
General
A6 45 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI
C8 (4K)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
A6 45 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
DKNA, DLHA
Engine Code
CLAA, CLAB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
A6 45 TFSI
242 hp
201 hp
A6 3.0 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A6 45 TFSI
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
A6 3.0 TDI
Performance
A6 45 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
A6 45 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
A6 3.0 TDI
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15.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
A6 45 TFSI
15.62 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 45 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
A6 45 TFSI
37 mpg
46 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
621 mi
Range
792 mi
A6 45 TFSI
621 mi
792 mi
A6 3.0 TDI
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).
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).
104.9 kWh
A6 45 TFSI
119.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 45 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
