2005 Audi A6 4.2 Tiptronic vs. 2005 Audi A6 3.0 Quattro Tiptronic
To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 4.2 Tiptronic and 2005 Audi A6 3.0 Quattro Tiptronic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi A6 4.2 Tiptronic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 4.2 Tiptronic (335 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2005 Audi A6 3.0 Quattro Tiptronic. (217 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 4.2 Tiptronic should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A6 3.0 Quattro Tiptronic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 4.2 Tiptronic weights approximately 345 kg more than 2005 Audi A6 3.0 Quattro Tiptronic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Audi A6 3.0 Quattro Tiptronic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Audi A6 4.2 Tiptronic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 3.0 Quattro Tiptronic 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, 2005 Audi A6 4.2 Tiptronic (420 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A6 3.0 Quattro Tiptronic. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A6 4.2 Tiptronic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A6 3.0 Quattro Tiptronic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 4.2 Tiptronic | 2005 Audi A6 3.0 Quattro Tiptronic | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
