The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)

€ 47,900
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 71,500
 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,500

ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition.
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
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 quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.6
194 in
Length
194.6 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5644 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
9.98 %
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)

General

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
C6 (4F)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CCEA
Engine Code
CVUB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
217 hp
322 hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition

Performance

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition

▶ REPLAY
18.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
18.34 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
26 mpg
37 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
709 mi
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
546 mi
709 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
131.6 kWh
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
172.4 kWh
131.6 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft