2000 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 vs. 2000 Audi A6 2.5 D
To start off, both 2000 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 and 2000 Audi A6 2.5 D were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,669 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2000 Audi A6 2.5 D. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi A6 2.5 D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2000 Audi A6 2.5 D. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Audi A6 2.5 D. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Audi A6 2.5 D (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi A6 Avant 2.7. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A6 2.5 D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi A6 Avant 2.7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 | 2000 Audi A6 2.5 D | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2669 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
