Audi A6 2011 Avant 3.0 TDI

Audi A6 2011 3.0 diesel description

Estate car / wagon Audi A6 2011 Avant 3.0 TDI has been produced from January, 2011 to January, 2014. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 245 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 500 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 HTT GT2260 turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 280 000 to 480 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Audi A6 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8 litres.

Audi A6 2011 Avant 3.0 TDI has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Audi A6 2011 Avant 3.0 TDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 243 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Audi A6 2011 Avant 3.0 TDI in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 5.9 litres per 100km (16.9 km/l), city fuel economy - 7.2 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 75 litres or 19.82 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1260 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1440 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Audi real everyday fuel consumption is 8.2 litres per 100 km, which is 39% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Audi A6 fuel consumption.

Audi A6 safety

During safety testing Audi A6 has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Audi A6 is evaluated with outstanding rate 91 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 83 from 100, for pedestrian protection Audi A6 got 41 points from 100.
Audi A6 safety equipment has been rated as very good - 86 percents from 100.

Audi A6 2011

Audi A6 2011 Avant 3.0 TDI technical data

Model: Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2011. January ... 2014. January 
Engine: 2967 cm3 Diesel, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 156 g/km
Power: 245 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 500 NM ON 1400 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 243 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.9 (combined) 7.2 (urban) 5.2 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.2 l/100km (28.7 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 75 litres (19.8 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.93m (length) 1.87m (width) 1.46m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.9 meters
Trunk capacity: 565 litres
Gross weight: 2420 kg

Audi A6 2011 Avant 3.0 TDI engine CDUC

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 280,000 to 480,000 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 2967 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 83 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 91.4 mm
Compression ratio 16.8 : 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 2011 Avant 3.0 TDI oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 8 litres (8.5 quarts)
Power 245 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 500 NM ON 1400 RPM
Start of production (year) 2010
Duration of production 5 years
Engine also used on Audi A4 Audi A5 Audi A7

All Audi A6 estate car [2011 - 2014] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Audi A6 2011 Avant 2.0 TDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 177 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A6 2011 Avant 2.0 TDI 2.0 Diesel 177 HP 5.1 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi A6 2011 Avant 2.8 FSI 2.8 Petrol 204 HP 7.7 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A6 2011 Avant 2.8 FSI

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.8 Petrol 204 HP 7.4 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi A6 2011 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro 4x4

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.8 Petrol 204 HP 8.0 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
Audi A6 2011 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds

3.0 Petrol 300 HP 8.2 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
Audi A6 2011 Avant 3.0 TDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

3.0 Diesel 204 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A6 2011 Avant 3.0 TDI 3.0 Diesel 204 HP 5.8 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Audi A6 2011 Avant 3.0 TDI 3.0 Diesel 204 HP 5.2 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi A6 2011 Avant 3.0 TDI

Most powerfull diesel version (245 HP)

3.0 Diesel 245 HP 5.9 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Audi A6 2011 reviews
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