The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI (08 - 11)

€ 58,000
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
€ 43,900
 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI (08 - 11) A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
€ 58,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900

ⓘ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 TFSI is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the A6 Avant 2.7 TDI.
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
114.6
194.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI (08 - 11)
111.9
194
194.6 in
Length
194 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
4167 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5148 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.83 %
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI (08 - 11)

General

A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
C7 (4G)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CREC
Engine Code
CANA, CANC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
328 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
328 hp
187 hp
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI

Performance

A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 2.7 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.98 lb/hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
12.7 lb/hp
20.98 lb/hp
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
31 mpg
38 mpg
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
613 mi
Range
702 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
613 mi
702 mi
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
127.6 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
144 kWh
127.6 kWh
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft