2000 Audi A6 Avant vs. 2000 Audi A6 2.5 D All Road
To start off, both 2000 Audi A6 Avant and 2000 Audi A6 2.5 D All Road were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Audi A6 2.5 D All Road is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A6 2.5 D All Road (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2000 Audi A6 Avant. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A6 2.5 D All Road should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi A6 Avant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A6 2.5 D All Road weights approximately 370 kg more than 2000 Audi A6 Avant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Audi A6 2.5 D All Road is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Audi A6 Avant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Audi A6 2.5 D All Road 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 All Road (380 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi A6 Avant. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A6 2.5 D All Road will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi A6 Avant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A6 Avant | 2000 Audi A6 2.5 D All Road | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
