2009 Audi A6 4.2 Tiptronic vs. 2009 Audi A6 3.0 T
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 4.2 Tiptronic and 2009 Audi A6 3.0 T were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 4.2 Tiptronic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 4.2 Tiptronic (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6 3.0 T. (300 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 4.2 Tiptronic should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6 3.0 T.
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, 2009 Audi A6 4.2 Tiptronic (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6 3.0 T. (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 4.2 Tiptronic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6 3.0 T.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 4.2 Tiptronic | 2009 Audi A6 3.0 T | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
