2006 Audi A4 DTM Edition vs. 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 DTM Edition and 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,129 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4 DTM Edition. (217 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4 DTM Edition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro weights approximately 425 kg more than 2006 Audi A4 DTM Edition. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi A4 DTM Edition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 3.2 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, 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4 DTM Edition. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A4 DTM Edition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 DTM Edition | 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A4 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 3129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
