The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)

€ 52,100
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
€ 55,400
 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14) A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 52,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,400

ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (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 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
194 in
Length
193.9 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5335 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.07 %
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)

General

A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CAJA
Engine Code
CDUC, CDUD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
242 hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
14.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
14.22 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
25 mpg
40 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
18 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
523 mi
Range
790 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
523 mi
790 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
121.3 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
179.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft