The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 45 TFSI S tronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17)

€ 51,400
Audi A6 45 TFSI S tronic (18 - ..) A6 45 TFSI
€ 42,600
 Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17) A6 3.0 TDI
€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600

ⓘ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
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 45 TFSI S tronic (18 - ..)
74.3
83.1
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17)
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 quattro S tronic (14 - 17)
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
3781 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5236 lb
Audi A6 45 TFSI S tronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.8 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

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
CRTE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
A6 45 TFSI
242 hp
215 hp
A6 3.0 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A6 45 TFSI
273 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
A6 3.0 TDI

Performance

A6 45 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

A6 45 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

A6 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
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
47 mpg
A6 45 TFSI
37 mpg
47 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
907 mi
A6 45 TFSI
621 mi
907 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).
102.8 kWh
A6 45 TFSI
119.4 kWh
102.8 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A6 45 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI
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