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Audi A6
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Audi A6
Audi S6 in Salon International de lauto de Montral 2015.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer
Production

Audi AG

C4: 19941997,

C5: 19972004,
C6: 20042011,

C7: 2011present
Body and chassis
Class Executive car
Body style

4-door saloon/sedan,

5-door Avant (estate/wagon)

Layout

Longitudinal front engine,

front-wheel drive, or
quattro permanent four-wheel drive
Platform

Volkswagen Group C platform series

Chronology
Predecessor Audi 100
The Audi A6 is an executive car made by the German automaker Audi AG,
now in its fourth generation. As the successor to the Audi 100, the A6 is
manufactured in Neckarsulm, Germany and is available in saloon and
wagon configurations, the latter marketed by Audi as the Avant.

All generations of the A6 have offered either front-wheel drive or Torsenbased four-wheel drive marketed by Audi as their quattro system. Secondand third- generation A6 models have shared their platform with the
company's Allroad models.

Contents [hide]
1 C4 (Typ 4A, 19941997)
1.1 C4 engines
1.2 S6
1.3 Audi S6 PLUS
2 C5 (Typ 4B, 19972004)
2.1 S6 and RS6
2.2 allroad quattro (19992005)

2.3 C5 engines
3 C6 (Typ 4F, 20042011)
3.1 Initial release
3.2 C6 facelift
4 C7 (Typ 4G, 2011present)
4.1 Initial release
4.2 C7 facelift (2015-)
4.3 A6 hybrid (2012)
4.4 A6 allroad quattro (2012present)
4.5 A6 L (2012)
4.6 S6 (2012-)
4.7 A6L e-tron
4.8 A6 Black Edition (2013-)
4.9 RS 6 Avant (2013-)
4.10 Body styles
4.11 Engines
4.12 Transmissions
4.13 Safety
4.14 Marketing
5 Use in China
6 References
7 External links

C4 (Typ 4A, 19941997)[edit]

Audi A6 (C4)
Audi A6 C4 front 20081202.jpg
Overview
Production

19941997 (Germany)

19982003 (China; FAW-VW)

Assembly

Neckarsulm, Germany

Monterrey, Mexico
Changchun, China (FAW-VW)[1]
Jakarta, Indonesia (Garuda Mataram)
Tokyo, Japan (AMA; C4 only)
Body and chassis
Platform

Volkswagen Group C4

Related

Audi 100 (19911995)

Audi S4 (UrS4) (19911995)

Audi S6 (UrS6) (19951997, a renamed Audi S4)
Powertrain
Engine

1.8 L I4 20v

2.6 L V6
2.8 L V6
1.9 L I4 TDI
2.5 L I5 TDI
Transmission5-speed manual
6-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase

2,760 mm (108.7 in)

Length

4,796 mm (188.8 in)

Width 1,810 mm (71.3 in)

Height

saloon: 1,452 mm (57.2 in)

Avant: 1,479 mm (58.2 in)

1997 A6 (C4) Avant (U.S.)

Audi A6 (C4) sedan (Europe)

Audi A6 (C4) Avant (U.S.)

Audi's mid-size car was previously named the Audi 100 (or Audi 5000 in the
United States), and was released in three successive generations (Audi C1,
Audi C2 and Audi C3).[2] In 1994, the latest generation (C4) of the Audi 100
was facelifted and re-badged as the Audi A6, to fit in with Audi's new
alphanumeric nomenclature (as the full-size A8 had just been introduced).
The exterior was changed only slightly from the "C4" Audi 100 new front
and rear lights, new radiator grille, similarly with chassis and engine and
transmission choices. The United Kingdom was the first market to receive the
A6, as stock of RHD Audi 100s had run out before expected, and before the
rest of mainland Europe.

The new engines for the A6 were 1.8-litre 20v inline four-cylinder, and 2.8litre 30v V6 petrol engines, with the 2.3-litre inline five engine being dropped
on most markets. For the diesel engines, an inline four 1.9 Turbocharged
Direct Injection (TDI), and the inline five (R5) 2.5 TDI (103 kW (140 PS; 138
bhp)) were available.

Until 1997, the A6 came with several different engines, two of them
turbodiesel, and most of them available with Audi's Torsen-based quattro
permanent four-wheel drive system. The A6 was available with saloon and
Avant bodies.

C4 engines[edit]

The C4 design was available with the following engines:

engine

configuration

Max. motive power

petrol engines
1.8 20v

Inline 4 DOHC

92 kW (125 PS; 123 bhp)

2.0 8v Inline 4 SOHC

74 kW (101 PS; 99 bhp)

2.0 8v Inline 4 SOHC

85 kW (116 PS; 114 bhp)

2.0 16v

Inline 4 DOHC

103 kW (140 PS; 138 bhp)

2.3 10v

Inline 5 SOHC

98 kW (133 PS; 131 bhp)

2.4 12v (Thai market only)

V6 SOHC

110 kW (150 PS; 148 bhp)

2.6 12v

V6 SOHC

110 kW (150 PS; 148 bhp)

2.8 12v

V6 SOHC

128 kW (174 PS; 172 bhp)

2.8 30v

V6 DOHC

142 kW (193 PS; 190 bhp)

diesel engines
1.9 TDI 8v

Inline 4 SOHC

66 kW (90 PS; 89 bhp)

2.5 TDI 10v Inline 5 SOHC

85 kW (116 PS; 114 bhp)

2.5 TDI 10v Inline 5 SOHC

103 kW (140 PS; 138 bhp)

Crash testing
NHTSA Frontal impact; Driver side:[3] 5/5 stars
NHTSA Frontal impact; Passenger side:[3]
Folksam overall frontal crash test:[4]

5/5 stars

Good

S6[edit]
Main article: Audi S6
Upon introducing the C4 series A6, Audi made small revisions to what was
previously known as the Audi S4, renaming it the Audi S6; the S4 name would
eventually be re-used for a completely different model derived from Audi's
smaller Volkswagen Group B platform-based Audi A4. As this was the first S6
model from Audi, it is commonly referred to as the Ur-S6, derived from the

German augmentive, "Ursprnglich" (meaning: original). It was available as

both a saloon/sedan (typ 4A5), and an "Avant" (typ 4A9) (estate/wagon) to
European and United States customers, but only as a saloon in Canada, Asia
and Australia.

From its launch in late 1994, the Audi S6 was powered by a 2,226 cubic
centimetres (135.8 cu in) turbocharged inline five-cylinder petrol engine
(parts code prefix: 034, identification code: AAN) with a Bosch Motronic
electronic engine control unit (ECU), producing a motive power output of 169
kilowatts (230 PS; 227 bhp) at 5,900 revolutions per minute (rpm), and 326
newton metres (240 lbfft) at around 1,950 rpm, whilst consuming high
octane "Super Plus" 98RON unleaded petrol. This powerful engine gave the
S6 good performance with a top speed of 235 kilometres per hour (146.0
mph), and 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 6.7 seconds; with 160 km/h (99.4
mph) being reached in 17.5 seconds. The vehicle was available with a
standard six-speed manual transmission (five-speed only in North America),
and Audi's dynamic Torsen T-1 quattro permanent four-wheel drive system.

Audi made a high-performance, 4.2 litre V8 engine (parts code prefix: 077,
identification code: AEC) with a Bosch KE-Motronic ECU available as an option
in the original European S4s, and made the decision to continue to do so with
the S6, making a 213 kilowatts (290 PS; 286 bhp) version of the 4.2 available
as an optional upgrade over the 2.2 litre inline five-cylinder turbo. Unlike the
five-cylinder turbocharged version, the V8-powered S6 was supplied with a
four-speed automatic transmission as standard, but kept the quattro four
wheel drive. A six-speed manual gearbox was also available as an option.

Audi S6 PLUS[edit]
As a swan song to the C4 platform, an even more powerful, and very limitedproduction Audi S6 PLUS was briefly available to European customers. The S6
PLUS, developed by Audi's wholly owned high performance subsidiary,
quattro GmbH, was available for sale during the 1997 model year only
(production from June 1996 to October 1997). A total of 952 cars were
produced855 Avant, and 97 saloons.

It was powered by another version of the 32 valve (four valves per cylinder)
4.2 litre V8 engine (parts code prefix: 077, identification code: AHK, later to
be seen in the Audi S8 as AKH). Audi's performance division reworked key

parts of the internal combustion engine, increasing the motive power to 240
kilowatts (326 PS; 322 bhp). It was only available with a revised six-speed
manual transmission (parts code prefix: 01E, identification code: DGU) (gear
ratios - 1st: 3.500, 2nd: 1.889, 3rd: 1.320, 4th: 1.034, 5th: 0.857, 6th: 0.730),
with a final drive ratio of 4.111.

Further revisions were made to the suspension, brakes and roadwheels. The
front brake discs were enlarged to 323 millimetres (12.7 in) in diameter by 30
mm (1.18 in) thick. Standard roadwheels were 8Jx17 "Avus" cast aluminium
alloy wheels, with an optional 7Jx16 alloy wheel for use with winter tyres was
also available.

With so much power on tap, the S6 Plus saloon could reach 100 kilometres
per hour (62.1 mph) from a standstill in 5.6 seconds, with the Avant a tenth of
a second slower at 5.7 seconds.

C5 (Typ 4B, 19972004)[edit]

Audi A6 (C5)
C5-Audi-A6-wagon.jpg
Overview
Production

May 1997June 2004 (Germany)

20032006 (China; FAW-VW)

Assembly

Neckarsulm, Germany

Monterrey, Mexico
Changchun, China(FAW-VW)[1]
Jakarta, Indonesia (Garuda Mataram)
Designer

Peter Schreyer (1994)

Body and chassis

Platform

Volkswagen Group C5

Related

Audi S6 (Typ 4B, 20012003)

Audi RS6 (Typ 4B, 20022004)

Powertrain
Engine

petrol

1.8 L inline-four engine 20v

1.8 L Turbocharged 20v I4
2.0 L I4 20v
2.4 L V6 30v
2.7 L Turbocharged V6 30v
2.8 L V6 30v
3.0 L V6 30v
4.2 L V8 40v
4.2 L Turbocharged V8 40v
diesel
1.9 L I4 TDI
2.5 L V6 24v TDI
Transmission5-speed manual
6-speed manual
5-speed automatic
multitronic CVT
5-speed automatic with tiptronic
Dimensions
Wheelbase

2,760 mm (108.7 in)

Length

4,796 mm (188.8 in)

Width 1,810 mm (71.3 in)[5]

Height

saloon: 1,453 mm (57.2 in)

Avant: 1,479 mm (58.2 in)

Kerb weight 1,480 kg (3,262.8 lb)[6]
In February 1997, the introduction of a new A6 (Typ 4B), based on a new
design automobile platform the Volkswagen Group C5 platform, with a new
range of internal combustion engines was announced and appeared in March
at the 1997 Geneva Motor Show. This new A6 moved up a notch in quality,
and was marketed in the same categories as the BMW 5-Series and the
Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The redesigned body presented a modern design,
with a fastback styling which set the trend for the Audi lineup, and gave the
relatively large saloon an aerodynamic shell with a low coefficient of drag of
0.28.[7]

In 2000 and 2001, the "C5" A6 was on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best
list. This new A6 was available with a wide range of engines and
configurations. The 30-valve 2.4- and 2.8-litre V6 engines represented the
bulk of the A6's development programme, with a multitude of other engine
configurations available throughout the globe. As an alternative to the
manual transmission, a five-speed tiptronic automatic transmission was also
available.

The C5 saloon variant arrived in mid-1997 in Europe, late 1997 in North

America and Australia, and the Avant in 1998.[8] In Canada, there was no
Avant (Audi's name for an estate/wagon) available at all in 1998 Audi
dropped the C4 Avant at the end of the 1997 model year, and jumped
straight to the C5 Avant in 1998 in conjunction with its release in the US. As a
result of complying with FMVSS, the North American models were equipped
with front and rear bumpers that protruded several inches further than their
European counterparts, with modified brackets and bumper suspension
assemblies as result, and child-seat tethers for occupant safety. In
compliance with Canadian law, Canadian models received daytime running
lights as standard equipment. North American C5 A6 models received the 2.8litre, 30-valve V6 engine, the 2.7-litre "biturbo" V6 (also found in the B5
platform S4, 250 PS (180 kW; 250 hp)), and the 4.2-litre 40-valve V8 petrol
engine (300 PS (220 kW; 300 hp)); the two higher-spec. engines were only
offered with quattro permanent four-wheel drive. The V8 models arrived with
significantly altered exterior body panels, with slightly more flared wheel
arches (fenders), revised headlamps and grille design (before being
introduced in 2002 to all other A6 models), larger roadwheels (8Jx17-inch),
larger brakes and Torsen-based quattro permanent four-wheel drive as
standard.

In 2002, the A6 received a facelift, with revised headlight and grille design,
exposed exhaust tips, and slight changes to accessory body moldings, and
taillight colour from red to amber in North American models. A new host of
engines were also introduced. The 1.8-litre engine was deleted and replaced
by a 2.0-litre powerplant with 96 kilowatts (131 PS; 129 bhp). The 1.9-litre
Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) was tweaked to produce a maximum
motive power output of 96 kilowatts (131 PS; 129 bhp), and 310 newton
metres (229 lbfft) of torque, receiving a six-speed manual gearbox in the
process. The 2.4-litre V6 gained an extra 5 hp and better balancing, and the
2.8-litre V6 engine was replaced by a 3.0-litre engine with 162 kilowatts (220
PS; 217 bhp). The turbocharged 2.7-litre was revised, resulting in 184
kilowatts (250 PS; 247 bhp) and 330 newton metres (243 lbfft), controlled by
standard quattro. The V6 diesel was also slightly modified resulting in 120
kilowatts (163 PS; 161 bhp) (after the second modification) and 350 newton
metres (258 lbfft). A new more powerful V6 diesel was also introduced with
132 kilowatts (179 PS; 177 bhp) and 370 newton metres (273 lbfft). The 4.2litre V8 engine which arrived in 2001 remained unchanged.

Also new was the multitronic continuously variable transmission, available in

most front-wheel drive models. All models, except the 2.0-litre petrol and 1.9litre TDI, were available with Audi's trademark four-wheel-drive system,
quattro. A four-wheel-drive version of the Avant, with raised ground clearance
and slightly altered styling was sold as the Audi allroad quattro, Audi's first
crossover SUV.

The second-generation A6 was on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for
2000 and 2001. The updated 2005 A6 won the World Car of the Year award
for 2005. In addition, the facelifted third-generation A6 3.0T won two Car and
Driver "comparos" that pitted it against other sedans like the BMW 5-Series,
the Mercedes E-Class, the Jaguar XF, and the Infinti M.

Audi A6 (C5) sedan

Audi A6 (C5) Avant

Audi A6 (C5) Avant Dashboard

Under the hood of an Audi A6 (C5) Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro

Crash testing
EuroNCAP adult occupant:[9]

3/5 stars

IIHS overall frontal offset crash test:[10]

Acceptable

S6 and RS6[edit]
Main article: Audi S6
The Audi S6 was a high-powered variant of the A6, featuring a modified
version of the 4.2-litre V8 engine producing 250 kilowatts (340 PS; 335 bhp)
and 420 newton metres (310 lbfft). It was available as a saloon and Avant
although the Avant version was the only one sold in North America.

Main article: Audi RS6

In the late years of the A6 C5 design, an ultra-high-performance limited-run
Audi RS6 model was presented. Weighing in excess of 1,840 kilograms (4,057
lb) and producing 331 kilowatts (450 PS; 444 bhp) and 560 newton metres
(413 lbfft), the RS6 was capable of 0-100 kilometres per hour (62.1 mph) in
4.5 seconds, and on to 200 km/h (124.3 mph) in under 17 seconds. Initially
available as only an Avant, a saloon variant was later added; the saloon
version being the only version available to the North American market. The
RS6 saloon finished first in a May 2003 Car and Driver comparison test
against the BMW M5 (E38), Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG (W210), and Jaguar SType R.".[11]

allroad quattro (19992005)[edit]

Audi allroad quattro 2.5 TDI (Germany)

Audi allroad quattro 2.5 TDI (Germany)

Audi's C5 series A6 Avant formed the basis for an semi-offroad model in 1999,
labeled "Audi Allroad Quattro". Compared to the regular A6, the Allroad
featured an advanced air suspension system, allowing for increased ground
clearance; larger wheels with all-terrain tyres, and flared and unpainted
bumpers, giving it a distinct appearance and more overall flexibility over
varying terrain. As the name "Allroad Quattro" suggests, Audi's Torsen-based
quattro permanent four-wheel drive system was standard equipment for all
versions.

The standard adjustable air suspension system can lift the car high enough to
provide 208 mm (8 in) of ground clearance; a low-range mode (an option with
manual transmission), absent from other quattro-equipped vehicles, can be
selected with the touch of a button. When used together, the two systems
made it possible for the allroad to complete an official Land Rover testcourse, thus far it is the only car-based SUV that has been proven capable of
doing so in testing. Conversely, the air suspension can lower the vehicle
down to only 142 mm (6 in) above road level, and simultaneously stiffen the
spring and damper rates to provide a sporty driving experience, much like
that of the conventional A6 with the sports suspension.

Audi's 2.7-litre, twin-turbo V6 petrol engine with 250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp) of
power and 350 Nm (258 lbft) of peak torque was available initially,
alongside the 2.5-litre TDI diesel unit with 132 kW (177 hp) and 370 Nm (273
lbft) of torque. A variant of the corporate 4.2-litre V8 petrol engine, was
made available in 2003, and a less powerful TDI (163 bhp) followed in 2004.

Audi stopped production of the allroad in July 2005. Although the model
continued to be available for sale throughout 2006 in Europe, there was no
2006 model year for North America.

With the return of the "allroad" nameplate to North America, with the 2013
A4 allroad quattro, the C5-Platform allroad quattro has begun to take the
name "Ur-allroad." The 'Ur-' is used in the German language, as a prefix to

signify 'ancient' or 'early ancestor' (e.g., great-grandmother is Urgromutter),

and is used informally by car enthusiasts worldwide to refer to the original[2]
Audi Quattro that was produced from 1980 - 1991 (the "Ur-Quattro"). The use
of the term was then extended to the original S4 and S6 models to
differentiate them from later models with the same name; and more recently
to the C5 allroad models("Ur-allroad"). The need for differentiating the models
is likely because the new B8 A4 allroad lacks the C5's adjustable height/load
leveling suspension with shock rate adjustment to load and reinforced unibody, sports only a nominal towing capacity, and lacks a non-allroad A4
wagon counterpart. Some feel that for these reasons it does not live up to the
allroad nameplate and is nothing more than an A4 wagon with a trim
package.

C5 engines[edit]
The C5 design was available with the following engines:

Model
designation Engine code Displacement
configuration

Max. motive power at rpm

(Directive 80/1269/EEC)
speed
(saloon)

engine

Max. torque at rpm 0100 km/h (62 mph)

Top

Years

Petrol engines
all multi-point sequential fuel injection
1.8
AJP, AQE, ARH
1,781 cc (108.7 cu in)
I4 DOHC 20v 92 kW (125
PS; 123 hp) @ 5,800
168 Nm (124 lbft) @ 3,500
11.3 sec
203
km/h (126 mph)
19972001
1.8 T AEB, APU, ANB,
AWT, ARK
@ 5,700
(135 mph)

1,781 cc (108.7 cu in)

I4 DOHC 20v 110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp)
210 Nm (155 lbft) @ 1,7504,600
9.4 sec
217 km/h
19972005

2.0
ALT
1,984 cc (121.1 cu in)
I4 DOHC 20v 96 kW (131 PS; 129 hp)
@ 5,700
195 Nm (144 lbft) @ 3,300
10.5 sec
205 km/h (127
mph) 20012005

2.4

AGA, AML, APS,

ALF, ARJ
2,393 cc (146.0 cu in)
V6 DOHC 30v
121 kW (165 PS;
162 hp) @ 6,000 230 Nm (170 lbft) @ 3,200
9.1 sec
222 km/h
(138 mph) 19972001
2.4
BDV 2,393 cc (146.0 cu in)
V6 DOHC 30v
125 kW (170 PS;
168 hp) @ 6,000 230 Nm (170 lbft) @ 3,200
9.3 sec
224 km/h
(139 mph) 20012005
2.7 T AJK, AZA
2,671 cc (163.0 cu in)
V6 DOHC 30v
PS; 227 hp) @ 5,800
310 Nm (229 lbft) @ 1,7004,600
245 km/h (152 mph)
19992001

169 kW (230
7.3 sec

2.7 T ARE, BES,

APB, BEL
2,671 cc (163.0 cu in)
V6 DOHC 30v
247 hp) @ 5,800 350 Nm (258 lbft) @ 1,8004,500
km/h (154 mph)
20002005
2.8

184 kW (250 PS;

6.8 sec
248

ACK, APR, AMX,

AQD, ALG
2,771 cc (169.1 cu in)
V6 DOHC 30v
142 kW (193 PS;
190 hp) @ 6,000 280 Nm (207 lbft) @ 3,200
8.1 sec
236 km/h
(147 mph) 19972001
3.0
ASN 2,976 cc (181.6 cu in)
V6 DOHC 30v
162 kW (220 PS;
217 hp) @ 6,300 300 Nm (221 lbft) @ 3,200
7.5 sec
243 km/h
(151 mph) 20012005
4.2
ARS, ASG, BAS
4,172 cc (254.6 cu in)
V8 DOHC 40v
kW (299 PS; 295 hp) @ 6,200
400 Nm (295 lbft) @ 3,0004,000
sec
250 km/h (155 mph)
(elec. limited)

220
6.9

19992005

S6
AQJ, ANK
4,172 cc (254.6 cu in)
V8 DOHC 40v
250 kW (340
PS; 335 hp) @ 7,000
420 Nm (310 lbft) @ 3,400
5.7 sec
250
km/h (155 mph)
(elec. limited)

19992005

RS6 BCY 4,172 cc (254.6 cu in)

V8 DOHC 40v
331 kW (450 PS;
444 hp) @ 5,7006,400 560 Nm (413 lbft) @ 1,9505,500
4.9 sec
270 km/h (168 mph)
(unlimited)

20022005

RS6 plus

BRV

4,172 cc (254.6 cu in)

V8 DOHC 40v

353 kW (480

PS; 473 hp) @ 6,0006,400

sec
280 km/h (174 mph)
(unlimited)

560 Nm (413 lbft) @ 1,9506,000

4.5

20042005

Diesel engines
1.9 TDI
AFN, AVG
1,896 cc (115.7 cu in)
I4 SOHC 8v 81 kW (110
PS; 109 hp) @ 4,150
235 Nm (173 lbft) @ 1,900
12.3 sec
194
km/h (121 mph)
19972001
1.9 TDI
AJM 1,896 cc (115.7 cu in)
I4 SOHC 8v 85 kW (116 PS;
114 hp) @ 4,000 285 Nm (210 lbft) @ 1,900
11.6 sec
196 km/h
(122 mph) 19982001
1.9 TDI
AWX 1,896 cc (115.7 cu in)
I4 SOHC 8v 96 kW (131 PS;
129 hp) @ 4,000 285 Nm (210 lbft) @ 1,7502,500
10.5 sec
203
km/h (126 mph)
20012005
1.9 TDI
AVF 1,896 cc (115.7 cu in)
I4 SOHC 8v 96 kW (131 PS;
129 hp) @ 4,000 310 Nm (229 lbft) @ 1,900
10.5 sec
203 km/h
(126 mph) 20012005
2.5 TDI
AFB, AKN
2,496 cc (152.3 cu in)
V6 DOHC 24v
kW (150 PS; 148 hp) @ 4,000
310 Nm (229 lbft) @ 1,5003,200
sec
218 km/h (135 mph)
19972001
2.5 TDI
AYM 2,496 cc (152.3 cu in)
V6 DOHC 24v
PS; 153 hp) @ 4,000
310 Nm (229 lbft) @ 1,4003,500
219 km/h (136 mph)
20012002

114 kW (155
9.7 sec

2.5 TDI
BFC, BCZ
2,496 cc (152.3 cu in)
V6 DOHC 24v
kW (163 PS; 161 hp) @ 4,000
310 Nm (229 lbft) @ 1,4003,600
sec
222 km/h (138 mph)
20022005
2.5 TDI
BDG 2,496 cc (152.3 cu in)
V6 DOHC 24v
PS; 161 hp) @ 4,000
350 Nm (258 lbft) @ 1,5003,000
222 km/h (138 mph)
20032005

110
9.7

120
9.3

120 kW (163
9.3 sec

2.5 TDI
AKE, BDH, BAU
2,496 cc (152.3 cu in)
V6 DOHC 24v
132 kW (179 PS; 177 hp) @ 4,000
370 Nm (273 lbft) @ 1,500
2,500 8.9 sec
221 km/h (137 mph)
19992005

C6 (Typ 4F, 20042011)[edit]

Audi A6 (C6)

Audi A6 C6 3.2.jpg
Pre-facelift Audi A6 3.2 sedan (US)
Overview
Production

February 2004June 2011 (Germany)[12]

20062012 (China; FAW-VW)

Assembly

Neckarsulm, Germany

Aurangabad, India (Audi India) (CKD)

Changchun, China (FAW-VW)[1]
Jakarta, Indonesia (Garuda Mataram)
Designer

Walter de Silva

Satoshi Wada (2001)[13][14]

Body and chassis
Platform

Volkswagen Group C6 platform

Related

Audi S6 (20062011)

Audi RS6 (20082010)

Powertrain
Engine

2.0 L I4 Turbo

2.4 L V6
2.8 L V6 FSI
3.2 L V6 FSI
4.2 L V8
2.0 L I4 TDI
2.7 L V6 TDI
3.0 L V6 TDI
Transmission6-speed manual
6-speed tiptronic automatic

7-speed multitronic CVT

Dimensions
Wheelbase

2,843 mm (111.9 in)

LWB: 2,945 mm (115.9 in)

Length

4,927 mm (194.0 in)

LWB: 5,035 mm (198.2 in)

Width 1,855 mm (73.0 in)
Height

saloon: 1,459 mm (57.4 in)

Avant: 1,463 mm (57.6 in)

LWB: 1,485 mm (58.5 in)
Kerb weight 1,5201,845 kg (3,351.04,067.5 lb)

Audi A6 (C6) 3.2 FSI quattro saloon (Australia)

Audi A6 (C6) Avant (Germany)

Initial release[edit]
The Typ 4F A6 was released in 2004. Designed by Satoshi Wada in 2001, this
model is visually an evolution of the C5, but was lengthened to 4,927
millimetres (194.0 in), and has the new Audi "single-frame grille". Like other
contemporary Audis, the A6 has a "tornado line" that runs from the front
lights to the rear lights just below the body shoulders.[15]

The C6 iteration of the A6 features more sophisticated technology. Most

notable is the Multi Media Interface (MMI), which is a system controlling in-car
entertainment, satellite navigation, climate control, car settings such as
suspension configuration and optional electronic accessories through a
central screen interface. This has the advantage of minimising the wealth of
buttons normally found on a dashboard by replacing them with controls which
operate multiple devices using the integrated display.

On the internal combustion engines, the new Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI)
direct injection technology was introduced. Although the line of engines
represents the same progression as the former model, all engines were new.
The multitronic continuously variable transmission continues as an
alternative for front-wheel drive models, alongside a new six-speed tiptronic
automatic transmission available in the four-wheel drive models. Audi's
"trademark" Torsen-based quattro permanent four-wheel drive is available in
most of the lineup, and standard in the most powerful models. quattro is not
available on the multitronic variants of the A6, but is available on the manual
and tiptronic gear systems. Conversely the tiptronic system is not available
on the front-wheel drive variants of the car. The six-speed manual gearbox is
available with the 3.2-litre V6 engine, but not for the North American market.

The Avant was previewd by the Audi Avantissimo concept in 2001 and arrived
during the course of 2005. The A6 allroad quattro made its debut in 2006,
and as before, is an off-road ready version of the Avant, available with either
a 2.7-litre V6 or 3.0-litre V6 Turbocharged Direct Injection diesel engines, or a
3.2-litre V6 or 4.2-litre V8 petrol engine.

Interior

Centre console of C6 A6, showing tiptronic gear shift lever, Multi Media
Interface (MMI) controls, and electronic parking brake
A6L (2005-)[edit]
This is a long wheelbase version of the A6 sedan for the Chinese market. The
vehicle was unveiled in 2005 at the Shanghai Motor Show.

The vehicles went on sale in the middle of 2005. Early models include A6L
2.4, with A6L 2.0 TFSI (170PS) followed shortly after. A6L 3.0 quattro (218PS)
and A6L 4.2 quattro (335PS) were introduced in 2005. Other models include
A6 3.0.[16]

S6[edit]
Main article: Audi S6
The Audi S6 performance variant was introduced in the Frankfurt Motor Show,
and produced from early 2006 until 2011. It is powered by a 5.2-litre Fuel
Stratified Injection (FSI) V10 engine producing a 320 kilowatts (435 PS; 429
bhp) and 540 newton metres (398 lbfft). The S6 reaches 100 kilometres per
hour (62.1 mph) from a standstill in 5.2 seconds, and the quarter mile 13.5
seconds.[17]

A6 allroad quattro (20062011)[edit]

Pre-facelift A6 allroad quattro 3.0 TDI

Facelift A6 allroad quattro 3.0 TFSI

Audi announced the C6 series allroad in the spring of 2005 and released it in
the summer of 2006. This model was called the Audi A6 allroad quattro
(unlike the previous version, which was merely called Audi allroad quattro,
with no reference to the A6 nomenclature).

The Audi A6 allroad quattro again featured adaptive air suspension and
quattro permanent four-wheel drive system. The A6 allroad was powered by a
choice of two Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI) petrol engines, a 3.2-litre V6 and a
4.2-litre V8, and two TDI diesel engines, a 180 PS (132 kW) 2.7 L and a 233
PS (171 kW) 3.0 L. The tiptronic gearbox is standard on the 4.2 V8 and the
2.7 TDI, but optional on the 3.2 FSI and 3.0 TDI.

The 6-speed tiptronic transmission system converted high-torque engine

power into both sporty performance and operating convenience, with crisp,
fast gear changes. Advanced electronics respond efficiently to all driver input
in both D (Drive) and S (Sport) programmes, helping to prevent unwanted
upshifts when cornering. The five-mode air suspension can be raised by up to
60 mm (2.36 in) to provide ground clearance of 185 mm (7.28 in) which is
better than the older four-mode.

The car featured a number of off-road styling cues including larger bumpers
and sills.

In some European markets, this A6 allroad quattro was more expensive than
the larger Audi Q7, but air suspension is an expensive option in the Q7. In its
native country, Germany, it cost a few hundred Euros less than the Q7.

Engines[edit]
Model configuration

Max. motive power

petrol engines
2.0 16v TFSI Inline 4 DOHC turbo
2.4 24v

170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp)

V6 DOHC

177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp)

2.8 24v FSI V6 DOHC

210 PS (154 kW; 207 hp)

3.0 30v

V6 DOHC

221 PS (163 kW; 218 hp)

3.2 24v FSI V6 DOHC

255 PS (188 kW; 252 hp)

4.2 40v

V8 DOHC

335 PS (246 kW; 330 hp)

4.2 32v FSI V8 DOHC

350 PS (257 kW; 345 hp)

diesel engines
all Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI)
2.0 16v TDI Inline 4 DOHC turbo
2.7 24v TDI V6 DOHC turbo

140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp)

180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp)

163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp)

3.0 24v TDI V6 DOHC turbo

225 PS (165 kW; 222 hp)

233 PS (171 kW; 230 hp)

239 PS (176 kW; 236 hp)
Awards[edit]
In 2005, the A6 won the World Car of the Year award, and has also won the
Practical Caravan "Towcar of the Year" awards, due to its array of towing

features such as adjustable suspension height and damping, and the

presence of a 123 Trailer Stability Programme.

C6 facelift[edit]

Audi (C6) A6 Avant (facelifted)

Audi (C6) A6 sedan (facelifted)

2011 Audi A6 3.0 TFSI Quattro

Audi unveiled a facelifted "C6" Audi A6 on 12 August 2008, at the Moscow
International Motor Show. The refresh incorporates some modern Audi design
cues to keep the A6 current with the rest of the Audi lineup.

There are minor cosmetic changes to the front and rear lights which now
have daytime running LEDs, the taillights extend towards the center of the
trunk lid and pinch off at the license plate mount, however their shape
remains rectangular compared to the more sculpted light clusters found in
the 2008 Audi A5, 2008 Audi A4, and 2009 Audi Q5 (the latter three being allnew generations).

The intakes below the headlamps are inspired by the Audi RS5.[18] The A6's
six (per side) front light-emitting diode (LED) daytime running lights (DRLs)
are located within the main headlamp housing, similar to RS6's placement of
the LEDs (ten per side), whereas on the S6 these front LEDs (five per side)
are found adjacent to the fog lamps in the lower front bumper.

The new front and rear fascias from RS6 would be used on the facelifted A6
and S6 lineup.

Also updated for 2009 is the Quattro all-wheel drive setup, which is already
found on the 2008 Audi A5 and 2008 Audi A4. This new system features a

40/60 front-to-rear torque split and offers a more balanced feel, reducing the
understeer that comes from 50/50 AWD platforms.[19]

There are now six petrol and four diesel engines available for the upgraded
A6.[20] All petrol engines now feature cylinder-direct Fuel Stratified Injection
(FSI) technology, and all diesel engines now feature common rail (CR) and
Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) technologies. There is a new petrol
engine, a 300 PS (221 kW; 296 bhp) 3.0-litre supercharged V6, badged as 3.0
TFSI or 3.0T. This new engine is shared with the 2010 Audi S4 and S5
Cabriolet, although in the latter two applications in a higher state of tune and
mated to a 7-speed S-tronic dual-clutch transmission.

The new engine and revised quattro system give the 2009 Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
almost equivalent performance to the Audi S6 5.2 FSI (which is unchanged
except for receiving the cosmetic tweaks like the rest of the Audi A6 lineup).
Moreover, the S6's weight is 4,500 pounds and 59 percent of weight is
distributed to the front which increases understeer.[21]

US models went on sale as 2009 model year vehicles, and arrived in U.S.
dealerships by the beginning of January. Early models include A6 3.2 FSI
(sedan), A6 3.0 TFSI quattro (sedan/Avant), A6 4.2 FSI quattro (sedan), S6 5.2
FSI (sedan).[22]

RS6 (2008-)[edit]
Main article: Audi RS6
The latest version of ultra-high-performance Audi RS6 was launched in
September 2008 and produced until the third quarter of 2010. Based upon
the V10 engine powering the S6, the RS6 features an all-aluminium alloy
4,991 cc (304.6 cu in) V10 twin-turbocharged, Fuel Stratified Injection engine
with a dry sump lubrication system. It produces a power output of 426
kilowatts (579 PS; 571 bhp), and 650 newton metres (479 lbfft) of torque,
making it the most powerful vehicle ever produced by Audi.

Initially available only as an Avant, the saloon version went on sale in midOctober 2008.[23]

A6L[edit]
The A6L is a longer wheelbase version of the A6 sedan for the Chinese
market. The vehicle was unveiled at Auto Shanghai 2009.[24] Early models
included the 2.7 TDI powerplant (189PS).[25]

C6 facelift engines[edit]
Model configuration

Max. motive power

petrol engines
all common rail (CR) Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI)
2.0 16v TFSI Inline 4 DOHC turbo
2.8 24v FSI V6 DOHC

170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp)

190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp)

220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp)

3.2 24v FSI V6 DOHC
3.0 TFSI

255 PS (188 kW; 252 hp)

V6 DOHC supercharged

4.2 32v FSI V8 DOHC

300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp)

350 PS (257 kW; 345 hp)

diesel engines
all common rail (CR) Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI)
2.0 16v TDIe Inline 4 DOHC turbo

136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp)

2.0 16v TDI Inline 4 DOHC turbo

170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp)

2.7 24v TDI V6 DOHC turbo

190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp)

3.0 24v TDI V6 DOHC turbo

239 PS (176 kW; 236 hp)

Safety[edit]
Crash testing
EuroNCAP adult occupant:[26]

5/5 stars

EuroNCAP child occupant: 4/5 stars

EuroNCAP pedestrian:

1/4 stars

IIHS overall frontal offset crash test:[27]

IIHS side crash test:[28]

Good

IIHS roof strength test:[29]

Acceptable

C7 (Typ 4G, 2011present)[edit]

Audi A6 (C7)
A6 - 3 3500.jpg
Overview
Production

November 2010present

Model years 2012present

Assembly

Neckarsulm, Germany

Aurangabad, India (Audi India)(CKD)

Changchun, China (FAW-VW)[1]
Designer

Jurgen Loffler (2008)[30][31]

Body and chassis

Body style

4-door sedan

5-door station wagon

Platform

Volkswagen Group MLB platform

Related

Audi C7 S6 (2012)

Powertrain
Engine

2.0L TFSI I4

2.5L FSI V6 (China)

2.8L FSI V6
3.0L Supercharged V6
2.0L I4 Diesel
3.0L V6 Diesel
Transmission6-speed manual

Good

8-speed Tiptronic ZF 8HP automatic

Multitronic CVT
7-speed S Tronic DCT
Dimensions
Wheelbase

2,912 mm (114.6 in)

Length

4,950 mm (194.9 in)

Width 1,924 mm (75.7 in)

Height

1,437 mm (56.6 in)

Initial release[edit]
The fourth generation C7 series Audi A6 (internally designated Typ 4G) was
launched in early 2011 for the European market and in other markets soon
after. It is heavily influenced by the Audi A8 (D4), pulling elements from its
exterior details.[32][33] The A6 shares its interior, platform, and powertrain
(Modular Longitudinal Platform) with the Audi A7 four door sedan, which had
been released shortly before also in 2011. Compared to the A8 and A7, the
A6 has the most aggressive front fascia and LED headlights (optional full LED
headlamps). Design work began in 2006, with Jurgen Loffler's exterior design
being chosen in 2008.[34]

The new A6 increased its wheelbase by nearly 3 inches (76 mm) and its width
by 2.7 inches (69 mm). The redesign also decreased the car's drag coefficient
to 0.25 Cd.

European engine choices for the C7 include two petrol engines a 2.8-litre FSI
V6 with 204 horsepower (152 kW) and a 300 horsepower (224 kW), 3.0-litre
supercharged FSI engine and three diesel engines a 2.0-litre inline fourcylinder and a 3.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine in three states of tune.[35]
The European A6 3.0 TFSI will have optional a seven-speed dual-clutch
transmission and an air suspension, two features that will not be available on
the United States model.[36]

For North America, the Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro will be powered by a 3.0-litre
supercharged V6 putting out 310 PS (228 kW; 306 hp) 325 lbft (441 Nm),
the same engine carried over from the previous-generation A6 3.0 TFSI, but in

a higher state of tune and mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

For the United States but not the Canadian market, there will be an entrylevel Audi A6 2.0 TFSI FrontTrak (front-wheel drive) with a 2.0-litre
turbocharged inline-four, the same engine in the Audi A4 and Q5, but mated
to the Multitronic CVT (continuous variable transmission).

The 2012 model year A6 features all the driver assistance systems from the
A8, plus it adds automotive head-up display, active lane assist. Full LED
headlamps with Automatic high beam switching or Audi adaptive light
(Xenon) with variable headlight range control.

2012 Audi A6 sedan (US)

2011 Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro (Japan)

Audi A6 2.0 TDI Avant (Europe)

Interior.

Audi A6 (C7) Exclusive leather interior

C7 facelift (2015-)[edit]

2015 Audi A6

2015 Audi A6

2015 Avant (S6)

2015 Avant (S6)

Audi unveiled the 2015 C7 mid-life facelift at the 2014 Paris Motor Show.[37]
The refresh includes styling tweaks to the car's exterior, engine line-up,
transmission and MMI infotainment system with faster Tegra 3 processor,
Handwriting recognition, Audi connect Telematics with state of the art 4G
mobile internet (and online updates for the navigation map), and advanced
Matrix LED headlights.

All three TFSI and five TDI engines now meet the Euro 6 emission standard.
The new TDI Ultra model now comes with glass fiber-reinforced polymer
(GFRP) springs and both ultra models now come with S-tronic (dual clutch)
transmission.

A6 hybrid (2012)[edit]
A hybrid electric variant was also available for the first time in the A6,
offering a 2-litre TFSI 211 metric horsepower (155 kW) engine combined with
a 45 PS (33 kW) electric motor.[35] Electric power is supplied via 1.3kWh
lithium-ion battery, with electric-only range of 3 km for constant 60 km/h
(37.28 mph) drive and top speed of 100 km/h (62.14 mph).[38]

The market launch of the A6 Hybrid was scheduled for 2012.[39] However,
production of the US model was delayed.[40]

A6 allroad quattro (2012present)[edit]

Audi A6 allroad quattro

The 2013 A6 allroad quattro was launched at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show,
along with the 2012 RS4 Avant. Sales began in 2012. The first UK deliveries
arrived in July 2012.

The allroad model contains several unique features. Audi designed more than
1,100 new, unique parts for the allroad, setting it apart from the standard A6
and making it a true all-terrain vehicle. Most obvious, the allroad received
special bumpers and fender flares, giving it an aggressive offroad
appearance. The bumpers and fender flares feature a tough-wearing, matte
finish, contrasting the rest of the body. The roof received this same coating,
as well as four longitudinal ribs for increased strength. The unique bumpers
also have integrated aluminum skid plates. The allroad featured larger
diameter tires than the standard A6 for improved offroad capabilities.
Redesigned headlights, larger side mirrors, and a lack of door "rub strips" are
unique to the allroad.

The allroad comes standard with an adjustable air suspension system can lift
the car high enough to provide 208 mm (8 in) of ground clearance; a lowrange mode (an option with manual transmission), absent from other quattroequipped vehicles, can be selected with the touch of a button. When used
together, the two systems made it possible for the allroad to complete an
official Land Rover test-course, thus far it is the only car-based SUV that has
been proven capable of doing so in testing.

Conversely, the air suspension can lower the vehicle down to only 142 mm (6
in) above road level, and simultaneously stiffen the spring and damper rates
to provide a sporty driving experience, much like that of the conventional A6
with the sports suspension.

German model went on sale in spring 2012. Early models included 3.0 TFSI
quattro (310PS), 3.0 TDI quattro (204PS), 3.0 TDI quattro (245PS), 3.0 TDI
quattro (313PS).[41][42]

A6 L (2012)[edit]

The A6 L (built in China for the Chinese market as a long wheelbase

alternative to the standard A6) was unveiled in 2012 in Guangzhou
International Sports Arena. Early models include A6 L TFSI, A6 L 30 FSI, A6 L
35 FSI, A6 L 35 FSI quattro, A6 L 50 TFSI quattro.[43][44]

S6 (2012-)[edit]
Available in S6 sedan and S6 Avant, they included twin-turbo V8 engine rated
420 PS (309 kW; 414 hp)@55006400rpm and 550 Nm (406 lbfft)@1450
5250rpm, recuperation and start-stop systems, cylinder deactivation, Active
Noise Cancellation system, seven-speed S tronic transmission, quattro
permanent all-wheel drive system with a self-locking center differential and
torque vectoring (optional sport differential), adaptive air suspension lowers
the body by 10 mm (0 in), internally ventilated brake discs (optional carbon
fiber-ceramic discs), matt black calipers with S6 logos, 8.5Jx19-inch cast
aluminum wheels in a unique five parallel-spoke design (optional seven
different 19- or 20-inch wheels (four from quattro GmbH), including 20-inch
titanium-look wheels with a five-arm rotor design), 255/40-series tires, Audi
drive select driving dynamics system, optional dynamic steering, singleframe grille with aluminum applications and chromed horizontal double bars,
exterior mirrors feature aluminum-look housings, S6 sedan with spoiler on the
trunk (S6 Avant has a roof spoiler), diffuser on the rear bumper in platinum
gray with an aluminum-look offset edge, four elliptical chrome-tipped
tailpipes, choice of eight body colors (including exclusive shades Estoril Blue,
crystal effect and Prism Silver, crystal effect), body decorated with S6 and
V8T badges, leather sport steering wheel with colored stitching, footrest and
pedals and soft keys of the MMI operating system in an aluminum-look finish,
decorative inlays in matt brushed aluminum (optional carbon, fine grain ash
natural brown, layered Beaufort oak), choice of 3 colours for headlining,
instrument panel, carpet and seats (black, lunar silver and goa beige (only for
the seat upholstery)); Pearl Nappa leather and Alcantara seat upholstery
(optional Milano and Valcona leather), height-adjustable sport seats with
power lumbar supports and embossed S logos (optional power-adjustable
comfort seats with memory function, power-adjustable S sport seats with
integrated head restraints).

Other options include xenon plus headlights with an all-weather light, LED
rear lights, an electromechanical parking brake, driver information system
with color display, MMI radio plus includes a Bluetooth interface, Audi sound
system with ten speakers, MMI navigation plus (hard drive, an eight-inch
monitor, MMI touch input system), 15-speaker Bang & Olufsen Advanced

Sound System.

The S6 sedan was unveiled in the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.

S6 sedan and Avant models went on sale in spring 2012.[45][46][47]

A6L e-tron[edit]
The concept vehicle was unveiled in Auto China 2012 in Beijing.[48]

It is a plug-in hybrid version of A6 L with 2.0 TFSI 211 PS (155 kW) engine
combined with a 95 PS (70 kW) electric motor. Electric power is supplied via
lithium-ion battery, with all-electric range of 80 km (49.71 mi) for constant 60
km/h (37.28 mph) drive. Other features include MMI navigation plus
developed in Audi Infotainment Tech Center (ITC) in Beijing.

The series production plug-in hybrid car will be available in China in 2016 on
the long-wheelbase version, using the same hybrid vehicle powertrain like the
concept vehicle. Output of 180 kW (245 hp), with 500 Nm maximum torque,
all-electric range will be 50 km (31.1 mi). Acceleration from 0-60 mph in 8,4
seconds. Fuel consumption will be 2,2 l/100 km (106.9 US mpg).[49]

A6 Black Edition (2013-)[edit]

Available in Saloon and Avant bodies, they are versions of A6 S line with
177PS 2.0-litre TDI or higher engines (excluding S6) in front-wheel-drive or
quattro all-wheel-drive configurations, for the UK market. It included 20-inch
rotor-design alloy wheels with a dark titanium finish, black grille and number
plate surrounds and the window frame strips, and by privacy glass extending
from the B-pillar rearwards; black roof rails Piano Black inlays, sports seats
upholstered in black Valcona leather, black headlining, BOSE audio system
with DAB radio, Audi Music Interface (AMI) for iPod connection.

Sales began in November 2012, with deliveries began in early 2013.[50][51]

RS 6 Avant (2013-)[edit]
It is a version of S6 Avant with increased engine power to 560 PS (412 kW;
552 hp)@57006700rpm and 700 Nm (516.29 lbfft)@17505500rpm,
cylinder on demand system deactivates intake and exhaust valves of 4
cylinders (2, 3, 5 and 8), eight-speed tiptronic transmission with shortened
shift times and D and S driving modes, quattro permanent all-wheel drive
system with torque vectoring with self-locking center differential with an
elevated locking value and oil cooler, adaptive air suspension lowering body
by 20 mm (1 in) (optional tauter sport suspension plus with Dynamic Ride
Control), option is dynamic steering, four internally vented 390 mm (15 in)
diameter brake discs in wave design with a wave-like outer contour (optional
420 mm (17 in) diameter carbon fiber-ceramic brake discs with anthracite
gray calipers), black six-piston brake calipers (optional red brake calipers),
electronic stabilization control with Sport and off modes, high-gloss 20-inch
forged wheels in a seven twin-spoke design (optional 21-inch cast wheels in
high-gloss silver, polished black or polished titanium-look), matte aluminum
applications on the body, high-gloss black protective grille at the front of the
car, the bumpers, the fender, sill flares and the large roof spoiler; rear
diffuser with two large elliptical exhaust tailpipes, a choice of 9 body colours
(including exclusive shade Daytona Gray matte), dial instruments feature
black faces and white dials and red needles, flat-bottomed three-spoke
multifunction steering wheel, illuminated entry sills, driver information
system (DIS) sport RS logos, RS 6-specific driver information system, footrest
and pedals and switches in the MMI navigation plus terminal in aluminum
finish, decorative bezel surrounding the retractable monitor in a piano finish,
interior door openers in a delicate double-bar design, standard Carbon inlays
(with six additional materials as options), standard black headlining (optional
Silver or black Alcantara), RS sport seats with side bolsters and integrated
head restraints and RS 6 logos upholstered in black Alcantara and leather
with diamond quilting at center sections (optional honeycomb-quilted Valcona
leather in either black or Moon Silver), optional power-adjustable deluxe seats
with memory function, two sportily molded rear seats (optional three-person
bench seat), xenon plus headlights, LED rear lights, a tire-pressure control
system, illuminated entry sills, custom driver-information system, parking
system plus, cruise control, three-zone automatic air conditioning, MMI
navigation plus with MMI touch and the 10-speaker Audi sound system.

Optional appearance packages (in Matte Aluminum or Carbon) includes

customized quattro badges on the central front air inlet. Carbon appearance
package includes alternate front splitter and diffuser shapes. Optional

Dynamic package increases top speed to 280 km/h (173.98 mph). Optional
Dynamic plus package increases top speed to 305 km/h (189.52 mph). Other
options include LED headlights with a unique design, the sport differential on
the rear axle, Comfort package, head-up display, the high-performance driver
assistance systems, Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System with 15
speakers and 1,200 watts of total power, Bluetooth online car phone.[52][53]

UK model was available to order from early 2013, with deliveries beginning in
next summer.[54]

Body styles[edit]
Body types Saloon

Avant Allroad quattro

A6L[55]

Model Years
A6 hybrid

2012 -

A6 2.0 TFSI (180PS)

2011 2011?-

A6 2.0 TFSI (211PS)

2011 -

A6 2.8 FSI (204PS) 2011 2011?-

A6 2.8 FSI quattro (204PS)

2011 2011?-

A6 3.0 FSI (190PS)

2012-

2012-

A6 3.0 TFSI quattro (300PS)

2011 2011?-

A6 3.0 TFSI quattro (310PS)

2012- 2012- 2012- -

A6 L 2.8 35 FSI (220PS)

2012-

A6 L 2.8 35 FSI quattro (220PS)

2012-

A6 L 3.0 50 TFSI quattro (299PS)

2012-

S6 4.0 TFSI quattro (420PS)

2012- 2012- -

RS 6 4.0 TFSI quattro (560PS)

2013- -

A6 2.0 TDI

A6 3.0 TDI (204PS) 2011- 2011?-

2011- 2011?-

A6 3.0 TDI quattro (204PS)

2011- 2011?-

2012- -

A6 3.0 TDI quattro (245PS)

2011- 2011?-

A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro (245PS)

A6 3.0 TDI quattro (313PS)

2012- -

2011- 2011?-

2011- 2011?-

2012- -

A6L with 2.0 TFSI (180PS) was sold as A6L TFSI in China.

In USA, Canada, UK A6 Saloon with 3.0 TFSI quattro (310PS) replaced the A6
3.0 TFSI quattro (300PS).

In UK, A6 Avant with 3.0 TFSI quattro (310PS) replaced the A6 3.0 TFSI
quattro (300PS).

Engines[edit]
Petrol engines
[hide]Model Years Type/code

Power, torque@rpm

A6 hybrid
2012 1,984 cc (121.1 cu in) I4 turbo
hp)@4300-6000, 350 Nm (258 lbfft)@1500-4200

211 PS (155 kW; 208

electric motor, 1.3 kWh 39 kW lithium ion battery

211 Nm (155.63 lbfft)

45 PS (33 kW; 44 hp),

combined

245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp), 480 Nm (354 lbfft)

A6 2.0 TFSI (180PS)

2011 1,984 cc (121.1 cu in) I4 turbo
kW; 178 hp)@4000-6000, 320 Nm (236 lbfft)@1500-3900

180 PS (132

A6 2.0 TFSI (211PS)

2011 1,984 cc (121.1 cu in) I4 turbo
kW; 208 hp)@6500, 350 Nm (258 lbfft)@3250

211 PS (155

A6 2.8 FSI (204PS) 2011 2,773 cc (169.2 cu in) V6 220 PS (162 kW; 217
hp)@52506250, 280 Nm (207 lbfft)@30005000
A6 2.8 FSI quattro (204PS)
2011 2,773 cc (169.2 cu in) V6 220 PS (162
kW; 217 hp)@52506250, 280 Nm (207 lbfft)@30005000
A6 2.5 FSI (190PS) 2012- 2,498 cc (152.4 cu in) V6 190 PS (140 kW; 187
hp)@55006500, 250 Nm (184 lbfft)@30004750
A6 3.0 TFSI quattro (300PS)

2011-2012

2,995 cc (182.8 cu in) V6

supercharged
300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp)@52506500, 440 Nm (325
lbfft)@29004500
A6 3.0 TFSI quattro (310PS)
2012- 2,995 cc (182.8 cu in) V6
supercharged
310 PS (228 kW; 306 hp)@55006500, 440 Nm (324.53
lbfft)@29004500
A6 L 2.8 35 FSI (220PS) 2012- 2,773 cc (169.2 cu in) V6 220 PS (162 kW;
217 hp)@57506500, 280 Nm (207 lbfft)@30005000
A6 L 2.8 35 FSI quattro (220PS) 2012- 2,773 cc (169.2 cu in) V6 220 PS (162
kW; 217 hp)@57506500, 280 Nm (207 lbfft)@30005000
A6 L 3.0 50 TFSI quattro (299PS)2012- 2,995 cc (182.8 cu in) V6
supercharged
299 PS (220 kW; 295 hp)@52506500, 440 Nm (324.53
lbfft)@29004500
S6 4.0 TFSI quattro (420PS)
2012- 3,993 cc (243.7 cu in) V8 twin turbo
420 PS (309 kW; 414 hp)@55006400, 550 Nm (405.66 lbfft)@1450
5250
S6 4.0 TFSI quattro (420PS) (Germany)[56] 2012- 3,993 cc (243.7 cu in) V8
twin turbo 420 PS (309 kW; 414 hp)@55006400, 550 Nm (405.66
lbfft)@14005300
RS 6 4.0 TFSI quattro (560PS)
2013- 3,993 cc (243.7 cu in) V8 twin scroll
twin turbo 560 PS (412 kW; 552 hp)@57006700, 700 Nm (516.29
lbfft)@17505500
Diesel engines
[hide]Model Years Type/code

Power, torque@rpm

A6 2.0 TDI 2011- 1,968 cc (120.1 cu in) I4 turbo

hp)@4200, 380 Nm (280 lbfft)@17502500

177 PS (130 kW; 175

A6 3.0 TDI (204PS) 2011- 2,967 cc (181.1 cu in) V6 turbo 204 PS (150 kW;
201 hp)@32504500, 400 Nm (295 lbfft)@12503500
A6 3.0 TDI quattro (204PS)
2011- 2,967 cc (181.1 cu in) V6 turbo 204
PS (150 kW; 201 hp)@32504500, 450 Nm (331.90 lbfft)@12503500
A6 3.0 TDI quattro (245PS)
2011- 2,967 cc (181.1 cu in) V6 turbo 245
PS (180 kW; 242 hp)@40004500, 500 Nm (368.78 lbfft)@14003250
(2011-)
245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp)@40004500, 580 Nm (427.79 lbfft)@1750-2500
(2012)

A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro (245PS)

2011- 2,967 cc (181.1 cu in) V6
turbo 245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp)@40004500, 500 Nm (368.78 lbfft)@1400
3250
A6 3.0 TDI quattro (313PS)
2011- 2,967 cc (181.1 cu in) V6 Biturbo
313 PS (230 kW; 309 hp)@39004500, 650 Nm (479.42 lbfft)@1450
2800
For A6 3.0 TDI quattro (245PS), 580Nm model replaced 500Nm model in UK.

Transmissions[edit]
Petrol engines
[hide]Model Years Standard
A6 hybrid

Optional

2012- 8-speed tiptronic

A6 2.0 TFSI (180PS)

2011- 6-speed manual

A6 2.0 TFSI (211PS)

2011- multitronic

A6 2.8 FSI (204PS) 2011- 6-speed manual

RS6 FSI quattro (204PS)
cavalos

multitronic

2011- 7-speed S tronic

A6 2.5 FSI (190PS) 2012- multitronic

multitronic

- choura eletronica de 2,8

A6 3.0 TFSI quattro (300PS)

2011- 7-speed S tronic

A6 3.0 TFSI quattro (310PS)

tiptronic

2012- Saloon: 7-speed S tronic, 8-speed

Avant: 7-speed S tronic

Allroad quattro: 7-speed S tronic A6 L 2.8 35 FSI (220PS)

2012- multitronic

A6 L 2.8 35 FSI quattro (220PS) 2012- 7-speed S tronic

A6 L 3.0 50 TFSI quattro (299PS)2012- 7-speed S tronic

S6 4.0 TFSI quattro (420PS)

2012- 7-speed S tronic

RS 6 4.0 TFSI quattro (560PS)

2012- 8-speed tiptronic

Diesel engines
[hide]Model Years Standard
A6 2.0 TDI

Optional

2011- 6-speed manual

8-speed multitronic

A6 3.0 TDI (204PS) 2011- 6-speed manual

8-speed multitronic

A6 3.0 TDI quattro (204PS)

2011- 7-speed S tronic

A6 3.0 TDI quattro (245PS)

2011- 7-speed S tronic

A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro (245PS)

A6 3.0 TDI quattro (313PS)

2011- 7-speed S tronic

2011- 8-speed tiptronic

For A6 Saloon 3.0 TFSI quattro (310PS), 7-speed S tronic is used in UK model,
8-speed tiptronic is used in US, Canada models.

A6 3.0 TDI quattro (313PS) was sold as A6 3.0 BiTDI quattro in the UK.

Safety[edit]
Euro NCAP test results
LHD, 4-door saloon (2011)[57]
Test

Points %

Overall:

5 /5 stars

Adult occupant:

33

91%

Child occupant:

41

83%

Pedestrian: 15

41%

Safety assist:

86%

Marketing[edit]
As part of Audi A6 Avant launch in the UK, BBH London, Knucklehead, The
Whitehouse, The Mill produced the 'Hummingbird' TV commercial, directed by
Daniel Barber. The commercial premiered on Saturday 2011-10-01 during
ITV1's coverage of the Rugby World Cup. The commercial was to imagine
what a bird designed by Audi would look like and to reflect the car's ultralightweight technology. Johann Strauss's 'Open Road, Open Sky' was sung by

legendary American baritone and automobile lover John Charles Thomas. In

addition, 60 second and 30 versions of the ads were supported by press, print
and radio campaigns, as well as a presence on the Daily Telegraph's iPad app.
[58][59][60]

As part of Audi A6 launch in Taiwan, 2011 Audi Fashion Festival featured the
theme of 'A6- The sum of Progress', including Shiatzy Chen, Kiki Huang,
Robyn Hung and an artistic jewelry brand, Chen Chan.[61]

As part of 2013 Audi S6 sedan launch in the US market, 3 different versions of

'Prom' commercial were premiered during 2013 Super Bowl game.[62] The
60-second ad, created by Venables Bell & Partners, features a teenage boy.
Voters were to decide their favourite version of the commercial 24 hours on
Friday before the Super Bowl game, with winning entry shown on Saturday at
Audi's YouTube channel and during the actual game at CBS.[63][64]

As part of RS 6 Avant launch, Audi Land of quattro Alpen Tour 2013 featured
RS 6 Avant begins on September 23, travelling across twelve driving stages in
6 countries (Klagenfurt the capital of Carinthia, Austria, Monaco).[65]

In the Audi RS 6 Avant TV commercial titled 'Perfect Fit', it featured a 2012

Audi R18 with the high downforce sprint bodywork in the guise of Audi R18 etron quattro.[66][67]

Use in China[edit]
According to Dunne & Company, a research company, as of 2011, purchases
in China and Hong Kong make up about half of the 229,200 Audi A6s sold in
the world. By 2012 many government officials in China began driving with
Audi A6s. After a 1994 campaign from the Chinese government to have
officials stop driving Mercedes stretch limousines, the officials began using
black Audi A6 cars. Michael Wines of The New York Times wrote that "More
than a perk, the black Audi is a rolling advertisement for its occupants
importance and impunity in a nation obsessed with status."[68]

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