CJKNOTT Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Hi, I am looking for an A6 Avant (2015-2017) car. Mainly used for commuting (100 miles per day - 90% motorway), plus the odd family day trip here and there. Really like the 272/315 3 litre quattro, but would like to know your thoughts, as they are a rare beast and obviously demand a premium over the 2 litre quattro. Question is: given the mileage per day (3 days per week) would you be going for the 2 litre and enjoying the MPG, or would you go for the 3 litre and enjoy it(!)? 2 litre sounds a tad too slow, but not driven one. Will the 272/315 still be able to do 40+MPG on the motorway, cruising at 70? Thanks Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasG Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 I just drove to Glasgow and back - a 200 mile round trip, though half of it on smaller roads - I averaged 42mpg. I have the BiTDi, 313hp 3.0l V6. I am very happy with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shytot Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 I'd say that the 2l 190ps in an A6 is a workhorse but not a stallion - hold out for the 3l and enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJKNOTT Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 Thanks Guys. Appreciate your thoughts. Hard to believe how many 2 litre A6 Avants are out they compared to the 3 litre! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerboy9 Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 On 5/6/2021 at 6:55 PM, CJKNOTT said: Thanks Guys. Appreciate your thoughts. Hard to believe how many 2 litre A6 Avants are out they compared to the 3 litre! That is because the 2.0 litre is perfectly adequate for most people for most driving. If a 3 litre will do 40 mpg, I would expect the 2.0 litre to do 50+. 0-60 in 8.2 seconds for the 190PS Ultra is not slow but it does very much depend on where you're coming from. You will always enjoy the fuel economy of the 2-litre, so think carefully how often you will use the extra performance of the 3-litre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJKNOTT Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 On 5/7/2021 at 10:29 PM, beemerboy9 said: That is because the 2.0 litre is perfectly adequate for most people for most driving. If a 3 litre will do 40 mpg, I would expect the 2.0 litre to do 50+. 0-60 in 8.2 seconds for the 190PS Ultra is not slow but it does very much depend on where you're coming from. You will always enjoy the fuel economy of the 2-litre, so think carefully how often you will use the extra performance of the 3-litre. Fair point. I think that highlights my dilemma - heart says 3 litre, head says 2 litre! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasG Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 The extra performance of the 3L means you can zip past the 2L's 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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