Audi A6 2005 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro

Audi A6 2005 2.7 diesel description

Estate car / wagon Audi A6 2005 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro has been produced from August, 2005 to October, 2008. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.7 litres, which produces power of 180 horsepower on 3300 rpm and torque 380 Nm (Newton metres) on 1400 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system and VGT turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 310 000 to 520 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Audi A6 2.7 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8.2 litres.

Audi A6 2005 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears. The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials.
Audi A6 2005 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 223 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Audi A6 2005 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 8.5 litres per 100km (11.8 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 11 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 820 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1000 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Audi is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Audi A6 fuel consumption.

With the same engine there are also two other Audi A6 versions - with front wheel drive and manual gearbox (Audi A6 2005 Avant 2.7 TDI MT), and with front wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Audi A6 2006 Avant 2.7 TDI AT) available:
  • Audi A6 2005 Avant 2.7 TDI MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.8 seconds faster (in 8.3 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.3 litres per 100 km or 15 % - 7.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 7.7 litres per 100 km
  • Audi A6 2006 Avant 2.7 TDI AT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.6 seconds faster (in 8.5 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1 litres per 100 km or 12 % - 7.5 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 8.6 litres per 100 km
Audi A6 2005

Audi A6 2005 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro technical data

Model: Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2005. August ... 2008. October 
Engine: 2698 cm3 Diesel, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 222 g/km
Power: 180 HP ON 3300 RPM Torque: 380 NM ON 1400 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 223 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.1 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.5 (combined) 11.0 (urban) 6.9 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.7 l/100km (27 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.93m (length) 1.86m (width) 1.46m (height)
Turning diameter: 12 meters
Trunk capacity: 565 litres
Gross weight: 2445 kg

Audi A6 2005 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro engine BPP

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2698 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 83 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 83.1 mm
Compression ratio 17.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Common Rail

Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.

Audi A6 2005 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 8.2 litres (8.7 quarts)
Power 180 HP ON 3300 RPM
Torque 380 NM ON 1400 RPM
Start of production (year) 2004
Duration of production 4 years
Engine also used on Audi A4

All Audi A6 estate car [2005 - 2008] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Audi A6 2005 Avant 2.0 T FSI Aug 2005 — Oct 2008

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 170 HP 8.1 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A6 2005 Avant 2.0 T FSI Aug 2005 — Oct 2008 2.0 Petrol 170 HP 8.2 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi A6 2005 Avant 2.0 TDI Aug 2005 — Oct 2008

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 140 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A6 2006 Avant 2.0 TDI Mar 2006 — Oct 2008 2.0 Diesel 140 HP 6.7 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi A6 2005 Avant 2.4 Jun 2005 — Oct 2008 2.4 Petrol 177 HP 9.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A6 2005 Avant 2.4 2.4 Petrol 177 HP 9.6 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi A6 2005 Avant 2.4 quattro 4x4 Jun 2005 — Oct 2008 2.4 Petrol 177 HP 11.0 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2005 Avant 2.7 TDI 2.7 Diesel 180 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A6 2006 Avant 2.7 TDI Mar 2006 — Oct 2008 2.7 Diesel 180 HP 7.5 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi A6 2005 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro 4x4 Aug 2005 — Oct 2008 2.7 Diesel 180 HP 8.5 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2006 Avant 2.8 FSI Nov 2006 — Oct 2008 2.8 Petrol 210 HP 8.8 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A6 2006 Avant 2.8 FSI Nov 2006 — Oct 2008 2.8 Petrol 210 HP 8.8 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi A6 2005 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro 4x4 Aug 2005 — Jun 2006 3.0 Diesel 225 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2005 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro 4x4 Apr 2005 — Jun 2006 3.0 Diesel 225 HP 8.4 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2006 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro 4x4 Jun 2006 — Oct 2008

Most powerfull diesel version (233 HP)

3.0 Diesel 233 HP 8.1 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2006 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro 4x4 Jun 2006 — Oct 2008

Most powerfull diesel version (233 HP)

3.0 Diesel 233 HP 8.6 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2005 3.1 Avant 3.2 FSI Jun 2005 — Jun 2007 3.1 Petrol 255 HP 9.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A6 2005 3.1 Avant 3.2 FSI Aug 2005 — Oct 2008 3.1 Petrol 255 HP 9.6 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi A6 2005 3.1 Avant 3.2 FSI quattro 4x4 Jun 2005 — Oct 2008 3.1 Petrol 255 HP 11.0 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2005 3.1 Avant 3.2 FSI quattro 4x4 3.1 Petrol 255 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2005 Avant 4.2 quattro 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds

4.2 Petrol 335 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2005 reviews
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