2008 Audi A6 Allroad 4.2 Quattro vs. 2008 Audi A6 Allroad 2.7 TDi
To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 Allroad 4.2 Quattro and 2008 Audi A6 Allroad 2.7 TDi were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi A6 Allroad 4.2 Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 Allroad 4.2 Quattro (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6 Allroad 2.7 TDi. (178 HP @ 3300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 Allroad 4.2 Quattro should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6 Allroad 2.7 TDi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 Allroad 2.7 TDi weights approximately 15 kg more than 2008 Audi A6 Allroad 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, 2008 Audi A6 Allroad 4.2 Quattro (381 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6 Allroad 2.7 TDi. (380 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 Allroad 4.2 Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A6 Allroad 2.7 TDi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A6 Allroad 4.2 Quattro | 2008 Audi A6 Allroad 2.7 TDi | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
