2007 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro Tiptronic vs. 2007 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro Tiptronic
To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro Tiptronic and 2007 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro Tiptronic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro Tiptronic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro Tiptronic (329 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro Tiptronic. (229 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro Tiptronic should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro Tiptronic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro Tiptronic weights approximately 80 kg more than 2007 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro Tiptronic.
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, 2007 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro Tiptronic (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro Tiptronic. (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro Tiptronic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro Tiptronic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro Tiptronic | 2007 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro Tiptronic | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A6 | A6 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4162 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |