irenesbob

I had a 2010 A6 3.0 and when I get my current 2013 A6 2.0 I felt the new car had crisper, more poised, less plowing everyday handling. I did not know why; I thought perhaps the new chassis was better, which I guess it is.
I had posted on this before but really had no clear point of reference and stopped discussing my view.
Recently I drove two 2014 3.0 A6’s (I was trying to decide whether to trade in my 2013). In both cars the handling seemed more sluggish and heavier than my 2.0. I mentioned this to the salesman who said that the 2.0 is a more balanced car and does have a lighter, more “tossable” feel.
The front/rear weight distribution for a 3.0 A6 is 55/45 whereas the 2.0 is 53/47 – this must contribute to the more balanced feel I sense in the 2.0.
I am again finding this interesting since there is still some sentiment on this site that the 2.0 is not a real A6. If driving dynamics count, I guess it is.

DB22

A comparison would require the same set-up. I.E. Sport suspension? Wheel Size? Tire size and brand?
Handling is also greatly affected by power so if you wish to "power out of a turn" then the 3.0T would definitely have the edge but the increase in up-front weight will also have a diminishing return and will exhibit under-steer.

audi40

I recently had a 2.0T while my TDI was in for service. I only drove it for 40 miles (mostly highway) on my round-trip to the office and back and I didn't really see any great differences in handling/dynamics (albeit during a short commute), although my TDI has the sport package so I'm sure that gives it some better handling characteristics vs A6's without it. The one glaring difference (no surprise here) was the torque/power difference between them - while the 2.0T cruised comfortably @ 85-90, the power to pass/merge, while adequate, was nowhere near the TDI, nor my previous 3.0T. I'd imagine that with a 2.0T fully loaded with passengers/luggage, the torque/power difference would be even more glaring. Not knocking the 2.0T, but as others have said before, at least Audi gives us the option of different engines, and leaves it up to the buyer to decide which best fills their needs/wants.

One other noticeable difference, MPG. The short-term trip computer on the 2.0T registered about 27 mpg during each way on my commute to/from work, whereas my TDI typically registers around 34 mpg each way.

irenesbob

What you say is absolutely true. I was referring solely to a"lighter on its toes" feeling with the 2.0, not absolute grip or real handling. I even find the ride different, the front end seems to go over rough pavement and bumps more lightly. Maybe its just me.
I drive solo 98% of the time. The other poster's comments re: the 2.0 being a slug when fully loaded is true as well.