The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 55,400
![Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_A6_C7_Avant.png)
€ 69,700
![Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Audi_A6_C6_Avant.webp)
€ 55,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI clean diesel is just 0 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the A6 Avant 4.2 FSI.
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
57.5
73.8
82.1
57.6
73
79.9
73.8 in
Width
73 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.5 in
Height
57.6 in
114.6
193.9
111.9
194
193.9 in
Length
194 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
4112 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb
![Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_A6_C7_Avant.png)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.1 %
![Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_A6_C6_Avant.png)
General
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
C7 (4G)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CDUC, CDUD
Engine Code
BVJ
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
242 hp
345 hp
A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
428 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Performance
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
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A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
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A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.17 lb/hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
16.99 lb/hp
12.17 lb/hp
A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
23 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
40 mpg
23 mpg
A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
32 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
790 mi
Range
487 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
790 mi
487 mi
A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
193.3 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
121.3 kWh
193.3 kWh
A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
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47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft