The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18) vs. Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)

€ 58,100
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18) A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 58,200
 Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) A6 Avant 45 TDI
€ 58,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,200

ⓘ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 is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the A6 Avant 45 TDI.
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
A6 Avant 45 TDI
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
57.8
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
74.3
83.1
73.8 in
Width
74.3 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.5 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
115.1
194.4
194.6 in
Length
194.4 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
115.1 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
A6 Avant 45 TDI
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4332 lb
5434 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5644 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.79 %
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)

General

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
A6 Avant 45 TDI
C7 (4G)
Generation
C8 (4K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
A6 Avant 45 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CRTD
Engine Code
DDVE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
268 hp
228 hp
A6 Avant 45 TDI
428 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 45 TDI

Performance

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
A6 Avant 45 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 45 TDI

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15.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19 lb/hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
15.71 lb/hp
19 lb/hp
A6 Avant 45 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
A6 Avant 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
41 mpg
A6 Avant 45 TDI
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
856 mi
Range
675 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
856 mi
675 mi
A6 Avant 45 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
119.3 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
A6 Avant 45 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
A6 Avant 45 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft