2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro vs. 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi
To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro and 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro (222 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi. (170 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro weights approximately 30 kg more than 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro 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 Avant 2.5 TDi (371 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro | 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
