Audi A6: generations and engines

The Audi A6 has been built since 1994 in 26 generations, with 410 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, station wagon, crossover). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Production years1994–present

Generations26

Engine versions410

Power90–367 hp

Body stylesSedan, Station wagon, Crossover

FuelDiesel, Gasoline, Gasoline hybrid

Timeline

Audi A6 generations

1994–1997
Audi A6 (4A,C4)
- Sedan
- Diesel
- Gasoline
30 engine versions 90–193 hp
Generation specs
1994–1997
Audi A6 Avant (4A,C4)
- Station wagon
- Diesel
- Gasoline
30 engine versions 90–193 hp
Engines below
1997–2001
Audi A6 (4B,C5)
- Sedan
- Gasoline
- Diesel
31 engine versions 110–300 hp
Generation specs
1997–2001
Audi A6 Avant (4B,C5)
- Station wagon
- Gasoline
- Diesel
31 engine versions 110–300 hp
Engines below
2000–2005
Audi A6 Allroad quattro (4B,C5)
- Crossover
- Station wagon
- Diesel
- Gasoline
6 engine versions 163–300 hp
Generation specs
2001–2004
Audi A6 (4B,C5, facelift 2001)
- Sedan
- Gasoline
- Diesel
28 engine versions 130–300 hp
Generation specs
2001–2004
Audi A6 Avant (4B,C5, facelift 2001)
- Station wagon
- Gasoline
- Diesel
26 engine versions 130–300 hp
Generation specs
2004–2008
Audi A6 (4F,C6)
- Sedan
- Diesel
- Gasoline
22 engine versions 140–350 hp
Generation specs
2004–2008
Audi A6 Avant (4F,C6)
- Station wagon
- Gasoline
- Diesel
26 engine versions 140–350 hp
Generation specs
2006–2008
Audi A6 Allroad quattro (4F,C6)
- Crossover
- Station wagon
- Diesel
- Gasoline
6 engine versions 180–350 hp
Engines below
2008–2011
Audi A6 (4F,C6 facelift 2008)
- Sedan
- Diesel
- Gasoline
18 engine versions 136–350 hp
Generation specs
2008–2011
Audi A6 Allroad quattro (4F,C6 facelift 2008)
- Crossover
- Station wagon
- Diesel
- Gasoline
5 engine versions 190–350 hp
Generation specs
2008–2011
Audi A6 Avant (4F,C6 facelift 2008)
- Station wagon
- Diesel
- Gasoline
18 engine versions 136–350 hp
Generation specs
2011–2014
Audi A6 Avant (4G, C7)
- Station wagon
- Diesel
- Gasoline
17 engine versions 136–313 hp
Generation specs
2011–2014
Audi A6 Limousine (4G, C7)
- Sedan
- Diesel
- Gasoline
21 engine versions 136–313 hp
Generation specs
2012–2014
Audi A6 Allroad quattro (4G, C7)
- Crossover
- Station wagon
- Diesel
- Gasoline
5 engine versions 204–313 hp
Generation specs
2014–2018
Audi A6 Allroad quattro (4G, C7 facelift 2014)
- Crossover
- Station wagon
- Diesel
- Gasoline
5 engine versions 190–333 hp
Generation specs
2014–2018
Audi A6 Avant (4G, C7 facelift 2014)
- Station wagon
- Gasoline
- Diesel
15 engine versions 150–333 hp
Engines below
2014–2018
Audi A6 Limousine (4G, C7 facelift 2014)
- Sedan
- Gasoline
- Diesel
15 engine versions 150–333 hp
Engines below
2016–2018
Audi A6 Allroad quattro (4G, C7 facelift 2016)
- Crossover
- Station wagon
- Diesel
4 engine versions 190–320 hp
Generation specs
2016–2018
Audi A6 Avant (4G, C7 facelift 2016)
- Station wagon
- Gasoline
- Diesel
11 engine versions 150–326 hp
Generation specs
2016–2018
Audi A6 Limousine (4G, C7 facelift 2016)
- Sedan
- Gasoline
- Diesel
12 engine versions 150–326 hp
Generation specs
2018–present
Audi A6 Avant (C8)
- Station wagon
- Diesel
- Gasoline
- Gasoline hybrid
11 engine versions 163–367 hp
Generation specs
2018–present
Audi A6 Limousine (C8)
- Sedan
- Diesel
- Gasoline
- Gasoline hybrid
10 engine versions 163–367 hp
Generation specs
2019–present
Audi A6 Allroad quattro (C8)
- Crossover
- Station wagon
- Diesel
3 engine versions 231–349 hp
Engines below
2019–present
Audi A6 Long (C8)
- Sedan
- Gasoline
4 engine versions 190–340 hp
Generation specs

Specs

Audi A6 engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Audi A6 Avant (4A,C4)1994–1997 · 30 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.9 TDI (90 hp)	1994–1997	Diesel	90 hp (66 kW)	149 lb-ft (202 Nm)	14.2 s	107 mph (173 km/h)
1.9 TDI (90 hp) Automatic	1994–1997	Diesel	90 hp (66 kW)	149 lb-ft (202 Nm)	17.9 s	107 mph (173 km/h)
2.0 (115 hp)	1994–1996	Gasoline	115 hp (85 kW)	124 lb-ft (168 Nm)	12.2 s	116 mph (186 km/h)
2.0 (115 hp) Automatic	1994–1995	Gasoline	115 hp (85 kW)	124 lb-ft (168 Nm)	14.4 s	114 mph (183 km/h)
2.0 16V (140 hp)	1994–1997	Gasoline	140 hp (103 kW)	136 lb-ft (185 Nm)
2.0 16V (140 hp) Automatic	1994–1997	Gasoline	140 hp (103 kW)	136 lb-ft (185 Nm)
2.0 16V (140 hp) quattro	1994–1997	Gasoline	140 hp (103 kW)	136 lb-ft (185 Nm)
2.3 (133 hp)	1994–1996	Gasoline	133 hp (98 kW)	137 lb-ft (186 Nm)	10.6 s	122 mph (196 km/h)
2.3 (133 hp) Automatic	1994–1996	Gasoline	133 hp (98 kW)	137 lb-ft (186 Nm)	12.9 s	119 mph (192 km/h)
2.3 (133 hp) quattro	1994–1995	Gasoline	133 hp (98 kW)	137 lb-ft (186 Nm)
2.5 TDI (115 hp)	1994–1997	Diesel	115 hp (85 kW)	195 lb-ft (265 Nm)	11.4 s	118 mph (190 km/h)
2.5 TDI (115 hp) Automatic	1994–1997	Diesel	115 hp (85 kW)	195 lb-ft (265 Nm)	13.2 s	116 mph (187 km/h)
2.5 TDI (140 hp)	1994–1997	Diesel	140 hp (103 kW)	214 lb-ft (290 Nm)	10.1 s	126 mph (203 km/h)
2.5 TDI (140 hp) Automatic	1994–1997	Diesel	140 hp (103 kW)	214 lb-ft (290 Nm)	11.4 s	124 mph (200 km/h)
2.6 V6 (150 hp)	1994–1997	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	166 lb-ft (225 Nm)	10.1 s	127 mph (205 km/h)
2.6 V6 (150 hp) Automatic	1994–1997	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	166 lb-ft (225 Nm)	11.9 s	126 mph (203 km/h)
2.6 V6 (150 hp) quattro	1994–1997	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	166 lb-ft (225 Nm)	10.3 s	127 mph (204 km/h)
2.6 V6 (150 hp) quattro Automatic	1994–1997	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	166 lb-ft (225 Nm)	12.8 s	125 mph (201 km/h)
2.8 V6 (174 hp)	1994–1997	Gasoline	174 hp (128 kW)	184 lb-ft (250 Nm)	9.3 s	133 mph (214 km/h)
2.8 V6 (174 hp) Automatic	1994–1997	Gasoline	174 hp (128 kW)	184 lb-ft (250 Nm)	10.5 s	132 mph (212 km/h)
2.8 V6 (174 hp) quattro	1994–1997	Gasoline	174 hp (128 kW)	184 lb-ft (250 Nm)	9.3 s	132 mph (213 km/h)
2.8 V6 (174 hp) quattro Automatic	1994–1997	Gasoline	174 hp (128 kW)	184 lb-ft (250 Nm)	11.6 s	130 mph (210 km/h)
1.8 20V (125 hp)	1995–1997	Gasoline	125 hp (92 kW)	124 lb-ft (168 Nm)	11.4 s	122 mph (196 km/h)
1.8 20V (125 hp) Automatic	1995–1997	Gasoline	125 hp (92 kW)	124 lb-ft (168 Nm)	13.1 s	120 mph (193 km/h)
1.8 20V (125 hp) quattro	1995–1997	Gasoline	125 hp (92 kW)	124 lb-ft (168 Nm)	11.7 s	121 mph (194 km/h)
2.5 TDI (140 hp) quattro	1995–1997	Diesel	140 hp (103 kW)	214 lb-ft (290 Nm)	10.2 s	125 mph (201 km/h)
2.8 V6 30V (193 hp)	1995–1997	Gasoline	193 hp (142 kW)	207 lb-ft (280 Nm)	8.3 s	141 mph (227 km/h)
2.8 V6 30V (193 hp) Automatic	1995–1997	Gasoline	193 hp (142 kW)	207 lb-ft (280 Nm)	9.5 s	140 mph (225 km/h)
2.8 V6 30V (193 hp) quattro	1995–1997	Gasoline	193 hp (142 kW)	207 lb-ft (280 Nm)	8.2 s	140 mph (226 km/h)
2.8 V6 30V (193 hp) quattro Automatic	1995–1997	Gasoline	193 hp (142 kW)	207 lb-ft (280 Nm)	10.2 s	139 mph (223 km/h)

Audi A6 Avant (4B,C5)1997–2001 · 31 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.8 T (180 hp) quattro	1997–2001	Gasoline	180 hp (132 kW)	173 lb-ft (235 Nm)	8..5 s	140 mph (225 km/h)
1.8 (125 hp)	1998–2000	Gasoline	125 hp (92 kW)	124 lb-ft (168 Nm)	11.7 s	124 mph (200 km/h)
1.8 (125 hp) Automatic	1998–2000	Gasoline	125 hp (92 kW)	124 lb-ft (168 Nm)	13.5 s	121 mph (195 km/h)
1.8 T (150 hp)	1998–2000	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	155 lb-ft (210 Nm)	9.8 s	134 mph (215 km/h)
1.8 T (150 hp) Tiptronic	1998–2000	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	155 lb-ft (210 Nm)	11 s	131 mph (211 km/h)
1.8 T (150 hp) quattro	1998–2000	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	155 lb-ft (210 Nm)	9.9 s	133 mph (214 km/h)
2.4 V6 30V (136 hp)	1998–2000	Gasoline	136 hp (100 kW)	170 lb-ft (230 Nm)	10.5 s	128 mph (206 km/h)
2.4 V6 30V (165 hp)	1998–2000	Gasoline	165 hp (121 kW)	170 lb-ft (230 Nm)	9.4 s	137 mph (220 km/h)
2.4 V6 30V (165 hp) Tiptronic	1998–2000	Gasoline	165 hp (121 kW)	170 lb-ft (230 Nm)	10.6 s	134 mph (215 km/h)
2.4 V6 30V (165 hp) quattro	1998–2000	Gasoline	165 hp (121 kW)	170 lb-ft (230 Nm)	9.5 s	135 mph (218 km/h)
2.4 V6 30V (165 hp) quattro Tiptronic	1998–2000	Gasoline	165 hp (121 kW)	170 lb-ft (230 Nm)	9.5 s	132 mph (212 km/h)
2.5 TDI V6 (150 hp)	1998–2000	Diesel	150 hp (110 kW)	229 lb-ft (310 Nm)	9.9 s	134 mph (216 km/h)
2.5 TDI V6 (150 hp) Tiptronic	1998–2000	Diesel	150 hp (110 kW)	229 lb-ft (310 Nm)	11 s	130 mph (210 km/h)
2.5 TDI V6 (150 hp) quattro	1998–2000	Diesel	150 hp (110 kW)	229 lb-ft (310 Nm)	10.2 s	133 mph (214 km/h)
2.5 TDI V6 (150 hp) quattro Tiptronic	1998–2000	Diesel	150 hp (110 kW)	229 lb-ft (310 Nm)	11.3 s	129 mph (208 km/h)
2.7 T V6 (230 hp) Tiptronic	1998–2000	Gasoline	230 hp (169 kW)	229 lb-ft (310 Nm)	8.5 s	150 mph (242 km/h)
2.7 T V6 (230 hp) quattro	1998–2000	Gasoline	230 hp (169 kW)	229 lb-ft (310 Nm)	7.3 s	151 mph (243 km/h)
2.7 T V6 (230 hp) quattro Tiptronic	1998–2000	Gasoline	230 hp (169 kW)	229 lb-ft (310 Nm)	8.4 s	149 mph (240 km/h)
2.8 V6 30V (193 hp)	1998–2000	Gasoline	193 hp (142 kW)	207 lb-ft (280 Nm)	8.4 s	145 mph (234 km/h)
2.8 V6 30V (193 hp) Tiptronic	1998–2000	Gasoline	193 hp (142 kW)	207 lb-ft (280 Nm)	9.6 s	142 mph (229 km/h)
2.8 V6 30V (193 hp) quattro	1998–2000	Gasoline	193 hp (142 kW)	170 lb-ft (230 Nm)	8.3 s	144 mph (232 km/h)
2.8 V6 30V (193 hp) quattro Tiptronic	1998–2000	Gasoline	193 hp (142 kW)	170 lb-ft (230 Nm)	10.5 s	141 mph (227 km/h)
1.8 T (180 hp)	1999–2001	Gasoline	180 hp (132 kW)	173 lb-ft (235 Nm)	8.5 s	142 mph (228 km/h)
1.9 TDI (110 hp)	1999–2000	Diesel	110 hp (81 kW)	173 lb-ft (235 Nm)	12.8 s	119 mph (192 km/h)
1.9 TDI (110 hp) Automatic	1999–2000	Diesel	110 hp (81 kW)	173 lb-ft (235 Nm)	14.8 s	117 mph (189 km/h)
2.5 TDI V6 (180 hp) Tiptronic	1999–2001	Diesel	180 hp (132 kW)	273 lb-ft (370 Nm)	9.1 s	136 mph (219 km/h)
2.5 TDI V6 (180 hp) quattro	1999–2001	Diesel	180 hp (132 kW)	273 lb-ft (370 Nm)	9.1 s	137 mph (221 km/h)
2.5 TDI V6 (180 hp) quattro Tiptronic	1999–2001	Diesel	180 hp (132 kW)	273 lb-ft (370 Nm)	10 s	135 mph (217 km/h)
3.7 V8 40V (260 hp) Tiptronic	1999–2000	Gasoline	260 hp (191 kW)	258 lb-ft (350 Nm)	8.1 s	155 mph (250 km/h)
3.7 V8 40V (260 hp) quattro Tiptronic	1999–2000	Gasoline	260 hp (191 kW)	258 lb-ft (350 Nm)	8.8 s	152 mph (245 km/h)
4.2 V8 40V (300 hp) quattro Tiptronic	1999–2000	Gasoline	300 hp (221 kW)	295 lb-ft (400 Nm)	6.9 s	155 mph (250 km/h)

Audi A6 Allroad quattro (4F,C6)2006–2008 · 6 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
2.7 TDI V6 (180 hp) quattro Tiptronic	2006–2008	Diesel	180 hp (132 kW)	280 lb-ft (380 Nm)	9.3 s	134 mph (215 km/h)
3.0 TDI V6 (233 hp) quattro	2006–2008	Diesel	233 hp (171 kW)	332 lb-ft (450 Nm)	7.5 s	144 mph (231 km/h)
3.0 TDI V6 (233 hp) quattro Tiptronic	2006–2008	Diesel	233 hp (171 kW)	332 lb-ft (450 Nm)	7.8 s	143 mph (230 km/h)
3.2 FSI V6 (256 hp) quattro	2006–2008	Gasoline	256 hp (188 kW)	243 lb-ft (330 Nm)	7.2 s	150 mph (242 km/h)
3.2 FSI V6 (256 hp) quattro Tiptronic	2006–2008	Gasoline	256 hp (188 kW)	243 lb-ft (330 Nm)	7.7 s	149 mph (240 km/h)
4.2 FSI V8 (350 hp) quattro Tiptronic	2006–2008	Gasoline	350 hp (257 kW)	325 lb-ft (440 Nm)	6.3 s	155 mph (250 km/h)

Audi A6 Avant (4G, C7 facelift 2014)2014–2018 · 15 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.8 TFSI (190 hp)	2014–2018	Gasoline	190 hp (140 kW)	236 lb-ft (320 Nm)	8.2 s	140 mph (226 km/h)
1.8 TFSI ultra (190 hp) S tronic	2014–2018	Gasoline	190 hp (140 kW)	236 lb-ft (320 Nm)	8.2 s	140 mph (225 km/h)
2.0 TDI ultra (150 hp)	2014–2018	Diesel	150 hp (110 kW)	258 lb-ft (350 Nm)	9.8 s	130 mph (209 km/h)
2.0 TDI ultra (150 hp) S tronic	2014–2018	Diesel	150 hp (110 kW)	258 lb-ft (350 Nm)	9.9 s	130 mph (209 km/h)
2.0 TDI ultra (190 hp)	2014–2018	Diesel	190 hp (140 kW)	295 lb-ft (400 Nm)	8.7 s	140 mph (226 km/h)
2.0 TDI ultra (190 hp) S tronic	2014–2018	Diesel	190 hp (140 kW)	295 lb-ft (400 Nm)	8.5 s	140 mph (226 km/h)
2.0 TFSI (252 hp) S tronic	2014–2018	Gasoline	252 hp (185 kW)	273 lb-ft (370 Nm)	6.9 s	155 mph (250 km/h)
3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel (320 hp) quattro Tiptronic	2014–2018	Diesel	320 hp (235 kW)	479 lb-ft (650 Nm)	5.2 s	155 mph (250 km/h)
3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (218 hp) S tronic	2014–2018	Diesel	218 hp (160 kW)	295 lb-ft (400 Nm)	7.3 s	145 mph (234 km/h)
3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (272 hp) quattro S tronic	2014–2018	Diesel	272 hp (200 kW)	428 lb-ft (580 Nm)	5.7 s	155 mph (250 km/h)
3.0 TFSI V6 (333 hp) quattro S tronic	2014–2018	Gasoline	333 hp (245 kW)	325 lb-ft (440 Nm)	5.3 s	155 mph (250 km/h)
Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6 (326 hp) quattro Tiptronic	2014–2018	Diesel	326 hp (240 kW)	479 lb-ft (650 Nm)	5.1 s	155 mph (250 km/h)
2.0 TDI (190 hp) quattro S tronic	2015–2018	Diesel	190 hp (140 kW)	295 lb-ft (400 Nm)	7.9 s	139 mph (224 km/h)
2.0 TFSI (252 hp) quattro S tronic	2015–2018	Gasoline	252 hp (185 kW)	273 lb-ft (370 Nm)	6.7 s	155 mph (250 km/h)
3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (218 hp) quattro S tronic	2015–2018	Diesel	218 hp (160 kW)	369 lb-ft (500 Nm)	6.8 s	145 mph (234 km/h)

Audi A6 Limousine (4G, C7 facelift 2014)2014–2018 · 15 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.8 TFSI (190 hp)	2014–2018	Gasoline	190 hp (140 kW)	236 lb-ft (320 Nm)	7.9 s	145 mph (233 km/h)
1.8 TFSI ultra (190 hp) S tronic	2014–2018	Gasoline	190 hp (140 kW)	236 lb-ft (320 Nm)	7.9 s	145 mph (233 km/h)
2.0 TDI ultra (150 hp)	2014–2018	Diesel	150 hp (110 kW)	258 lb-ft (350 Nm)	9.5 s	133 mph (214 km/h)
2.0 TDI ultra (150 hp) S tronic	2014–2018	Diesel	150 hp (110 kW)	258 lb-ft (350 Nm)	9.6 s	133 mph (214 km/h)
2.0 TDI ultra (190 hp)	2014–2018	Diesel	190 hp (140 kW)	295 lb-ft (400 Nm)	8.4 s	144 mph (232 km/h)
2.0 TDI ultra (190 hp) S tronic	2014–2018	Diesel	190 hp (140 kW)	295 lb-ft (400 Nm)	8.2 s	144 mph (232 km/h)
2.0 TFSI (252 hp) S tronic	2014–2018	Gasoline	252 hp (185 kW)	273 lb-ft (370 Nm)	6.7 s	155 mph (250 km/h)
3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (218 hp) S tronic	2014–2018	Diesel	218 hp (160 kW)	295 lb-ft (400 Nm)	7.1 s	152 mph (244 km/h)
3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (218 hp) quattro S tronic	2014–2018	Diesel	218 hp (160 kW)	369 lb-ft (500 Nm)	6.6 s	152 mph (244 km/h)
3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (272 hp) quattro S tronic	2014–2018	Diesel	272 hp (200 kW)	428 lb-ft (580 Nm)	5.5 s	155 mph (250 km/h)
3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (320 hp) quattro Tiptronic	2014–2018	Diesel	320 hp (235 kW)	479 lb-ft (650 Nm)	5 s	155 mph (250 km/h)
3.0 TFSI V6 (333 hp) quattro S tronic	2014–2018	Gasoline	333 hp (245 kW)	325 lb-ft (440 Nm)	5.1 s	155 mph (250 km/h)
Competition 3.0 TDI V6 (326 hp) quattro Tiptronic	2014–2018	Diesel	326 hp (240 kW)	479 lb-ft (650 Nm)	4.9 s	155 mph (250 km/h)
2.0 TDI (190 hp) quattro S tronic	2015–2018	Diesel	190 hp (140 kW)	295 lb-ft (400 Nm)	7.7 s	143 mph (230 km/h)
2.0 TFSI (252 hp) quattro S tronic	2015–2018	Gasoline	252 hp (185 kW)	273 lb-ft (370 Nm)	6.7 s	155 mph (250 km/h)

Audi A6 Allroad quattro (C8)2019–present · 3 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
45 TDI (231 hp) quattro Tiptronic	2019–present	Diesel	231 hp (170 kW)	369 lb-ft (500 Nm)	6.7 s	155 mph (250 km/h)
50 TDI (286 hp) quattro Tiptronic	2019–present	Diesel	286 hp (210 kW)	457 lb-ft (620 Nm)		155 mph (250 km/h)
55 TDI (349 hp) quattro Tiptronic	2019–present	Diesel	349 hp (257 kW)	516 lb-ft (700 Nm)	5.2 s	155 mph (250 km/h)

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