2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro vs. 2006 Audi A6 3.2
To start off, both 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro and 2006 Audi A6 3.2 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Audi A6 3.2. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A6 3.2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A6 3.2 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 A6 4.2 Quattro (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A6 3.2. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A6 3.2. 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro has automatic transmission and 2006 Audi A6 3.2 has manual transmission. 2006 Audi A6 3.2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro | 2006 Audi A6 3.2 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |
