2005 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro vs. 2005 Audi A6 2.4 Multitronic
To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro and 2005 Audi A6 2.4 Multitronic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2005 Audi A6 2.4 Multitronic. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A6 2.4 Multitronic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro weights approximately 260 kg more than 2005 Audi A6 2.4 Multitronic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Audi A6 2.4 Multitronic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 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 4.2 Quattro (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A6 2.4 Multitronic. (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A6 2.4 Multitronic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro | 2005 Audi A6 2.4 Multitronic | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |
