The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)

€ 42,500
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 55,400
 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14) A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,400

ⓘ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. The A6 Avant 2.8 FSI is just 0 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
73 in
Width
73.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
194 in
Length
193.9 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5335 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.45 %
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)

General

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
C6 (4F)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CCDA
Engine Code
CDUC, CDUD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
242 hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
141 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
20.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
20.57 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
40 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
506 mi
Range
790 mi
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
506 mi
790 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
121.3 kWh
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
162.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft