The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
€ 60,500
€ 49,400
€ 60,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A6 55 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 55 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 55 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.7 %
General
A6 55 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI
C8 (4K)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A6 55 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
DLZA
Engine Code
CLAA, CLAB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3250 rpm
A6 55 TFSI
335 hp
201 hp
A6 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A6 55 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
A6 3.0 TDI
Performance
A6 55 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
A6 55 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
A6 3.0 TDI
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12.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.69 lb/hp
A6 55 TFSI
12.14 lb/hp
19.69 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 55 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A6 55 TFSI
34 mpg
41 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
559 mi
Range
708 mi
A6 55 TFSI
559 mi
708 mi
A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
117.3 kWh
A6 55 TFSI
132.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
327 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 55 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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