Audi A6 2004 3.0 TDI quattro

Audi A6 2004 3.0 diesel description

Sedan Audi A6 2004 3.0 TDI quattro has been produced from April, 2004 to June, 2006. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 224 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 450 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. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 300 000 and 510 000 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 8.2 litres.

Audi A6 2004 3.0 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 2004 3.0 TDI quattro accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 243 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Audi A6 2004 3.0 TDI quattro fuel consumption is 8.4 litres per 100km (11.9 km/l), city fuel economy - 12 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 940 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1220 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Audi real everyday fuel consumption is 9.4 litres per 100 km, which is 12% 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 five stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Audi A6 got one star.

Audi A6 2004

Audi A6 2004 3.0 TDI quattro technical data

Model: Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2004. April ... 2006. June 
Engine: 2967 cm3 Diesel, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 227 g/km
Power: 224 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 450 NM ON 1400 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 243 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.4 (combined) 12.0 (urban) 6.5 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.4 l/100km (25 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres (21.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.92m (length) 1.86m (width) 1.46m (height)
Turning diameter: 12 meters
Trunk capacity: 546 litres
Gross weight: 2345 kg

Audi A6 2004 3.0 TDI quattro engine BMK

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 300,000 to 510,000 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 17 : 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 2004 3.0 TDI quattro oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 8.2 litres (8.7 quarts)
Power 224 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 450 NM ON 1400 RPM
Start of production (year) 2004
Duration of production 3 years
Engine also used on Volkswagen Phaeton

All Audi A6 sedan [2004 - 2008] modifications

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

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 170 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A6 2005 2.0 T FSI Aug 2005 — Oct 2008 2.0 Petrol 170 HP 8.2 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi A6 2004 2.0 TDI Apr 2004 — Oct 2008

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 140 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A6 2006 2.0 TDI Mar 2006 — Oct 2008 2.0 Diesel 140 HP 6.7 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi A6 2004 2.4 Apr 2004 — Oct 2008 2.4 Petrol 177 HP 9.7 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A6 2004 2.4 Aug 2004 — Oct 2008 2.4 Petrol 177 HP 9.6 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi A6 2005 2.4 quattro 4x4 Mar 2005 — Oct 2008 2.4 Petrol 177 HP 11.0 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2005 2.7 TDI Jan 2005 — Oct 2008 2.7 Diesel 180 HP 6.8 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A6 2006 2.7 TDI Mar 2006 — Oct 2008 2.7 Diesel 180 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Audi A6 2005 2.7 TDI quattro 4x4 Aug 2005 — Oct 2008 2.7 Diesel 180 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2006 2.8 FSI Nov 2006 — Oct 2008 2.8 Petrol 210 HP 8.7 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A6 2006 2.8 FSI Nov 2006 — Oct 2008 2.8 Petrol 210 HP 8.8 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi A6 2007 2.8 FSI quattro 4x4 Jun 2007 — Oct 2008 2.8 Petrol 210 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2004 3.0 i V6 Jan 2004 — Jan 2008 3.0 Petrol 218 HP 10.6 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi A6 2004 3.0 i V6 quattro 4x4 Jan 2004 — Jan 2008 3.0 Petrol 218 HP 12.2 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2005 3.0 TDI quattro 4x4 Mar 2005 — Jun 2006 3.0 Diesel 225 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2004 3.0 TDI quattro 4x4 Apr 2004 — Jun 2006 3.0 Diesel 225 HP 8.4 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2006 3.0 TDI quattro 4x4 Jun 2006 — Oct 2008

Most powerfull diesel version (233 HP)

3.0 Diesel 233 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2006 3.0 TDI quattro 4x4 Jun 2006 — Oct 2008

Most powerfull diesel version (233 HP)

3.0 Diesel 233 HP 8.5 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2004 3.2 FSI Apr 2004 — Jun 2007 3.2 Petrol 255 HP 9.7 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A6 2005 3.2 FSI Aug 2005 — Oct 2008 3.2 Petrol 255 HP 9.6 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi A6 2004 3.2 FSI quattro 4x4 Apr 2004 — Oct 2008 3.2 Petrol 255 HP 11.0 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2004 3.2 FSI quattro 4x4 Apr 2004 — Oct 2008 3.2 Petrol 255 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2004 4.2 quattro 4x4 Apr 2004 — Oct 2008

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds

4.2 Petrol 335 HP 12.0 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Audi A6 2004 reviews
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