2007 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro vs. 2007 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro Automatic
To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro and 2007 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro Automatic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro Automatic. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro Automatic weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro Automatic (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro. (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro | 2007 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro Automatic | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |
