The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)

€ 45,300
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 59,600
 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,600

ⓘ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. 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.
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (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 quattro tiptronic (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
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5478 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
13.21 %
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)

General

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CCEA
Engine Code
CGQB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
217 hp
309 hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

Performance

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.77 lb/hp
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
17.02 lb/hp
13.77 lb/hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
37 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
512 mi
Range
641 mi
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
512 mi
641 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
129.6 kWh
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
161.1 kWh
129.6 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft