Audi A6 2004 3.0 i V6

Audi A6 2004 3.0 petrol description

Sedan Audi A6 2004 3.0 i V6 has been produced from January, 2004 to January, 2008. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 218 horsepower on 6300 rpm and torque 290 Nm (Newton metres) on 3200 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 30-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt and chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 340 000 to 570 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Audi A6 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.

Audi A6 2004 3.0 i V6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox.
Audi A6 2004 3.0 i V6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 240 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Audi A6 2004 3.0 i V6 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 10.6 litres per 100km (9.4 km/l), city fuel economy - 13.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 960 kilometers on highway.

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.

With the same engine there is also Audi A6 version with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (Audi A6 2004 3.0 i V6 quattro AT 4x4) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1.6 litres per 100 km or 15 % - 12.2 litres per 100 km.
Audi A6 2004

Audi A6 2004 3.0 i V6 technical data

Model: Audi A6 3.0 i V6
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2004. January ... 2008. January 
Engine: 2976 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 218 HP ON 6300 RPM Torque: 290 NM ON 3200 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 240 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.6 (combined) 13.9 (urban) 7.2 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.92m (length) 1.86m (width) 1.46m (height)
Trunk capacity: 546 litres
Gross weight: 2150 kg

Audi A6 2004 3.0 i V6 engine BBJ

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 340,000 to 570,000 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 2976 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 82.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 92.8 mm
Compression ratio 10.1 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain and belt
Fuel system Injection
Audi A6 2004 3.0 i V6 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts)
Power 218 HP ON 6300 RPM
Torque 290 NM ON 3200 RPM
Start of production (year) 2000
Duration of production 8 years

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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