2007 Audi A6 S6 Avant vs. 2007 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi Quattro
To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 S6 Avant and 2007 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi Quattro were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,203 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 S6 Avant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 S6 Avant (429 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi Quattro. (179 HP @ 3300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 S6 Avant should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 S6 Avant weights approximately 275 kg more than 2007 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi Quattro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 S6 Avant (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi Quattro. (380 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 S6 Avant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi Quattro. 2007 Audi A6 S6 Avant has automatic transmission and 2007 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi Quattro has manual transmission. 2007 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi Quattro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi A6 S6 Avant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 S6 Avant | 2007 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi Quattro | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5203 cc | 2698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 429 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
