2005 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant Multitronic vs. 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro
To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant Multitronic and 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro 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 61 more horse power than 2005 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant Multitronic. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant Multitronic.
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 2.5 TDI Avant Multitronic. 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 2.5 TDI Avant Multitronic (310 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant Multitronic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro. 2005 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant Multitronic has automatic transmission and 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro has manual transmission. 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant Multitronic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant Multitronic | 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2976 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1645 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
