2007 Audi A6 2.7 TDI vs. 2007 Audi A6
To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 2.7 TDI and 2007 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6 2.7 TDI. (178 HP @ 3300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6 2.7 TDI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2007 Audi A6 2.7 TDI. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 2.7 TDI (380 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6 . (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 2.7 TDI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6 .
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 2.7 TDI | 2007 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2698 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 92.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
