2000 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro vs. 2000 Audi A6 Avant 2.7
To start off, both 2000 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro and 2000 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2000 Audi A6 Avant 2.7. (247 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi A6 Avant 2.7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro weights approximately 198 kg more than 2000 Audi A6 Avant 2.7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Avant 4.2 Quattro (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi A6 Avant 2.7. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi A6 Avant 2.7. 2000 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro has automatic transmission and 2000 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 has manual transmission. 2000 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro | 2000 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2669 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
