Audi A6 Long (C8) 45 TFSI (224 Hp) quattro ultra S tronic
Audi A6:
The Audi A6 is an executive car manufactured by the German company Audi since 1994. Now in its sixth generation, the successor to the Audi 100 is manufactured in Neckarsulm, Germany, and is available in saloon and estate configurations, the latter marketed by Audi as the Avant. Audi's internal numbering treats the A6 as a continuation of the Audi 100 lineage, with the initial A6 designated as a member of the C4-series, followed by the C5, C6, C7, C8 and the C9. The related Audi A7 is essentially a Sportback version of the C7-series and C8-series A6 but is marketed under its own separate identity and model designation....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Long (C8) Overview:
Audi A6 (Long (C8)). With 370 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.3 l/100km). With a weight of 1872 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7.5 s). The top speed reaches 240 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (163 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Respectable acceleration of 9.3 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
- • Exceptional fuel efficiency: 4 L/100 km.
- • Independent multi-link suspension for premium ride comfort.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Generous trunk capacity of 530 Liters.
- • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Avant (C8): 2018 - May, 2023).
| General: |
| Brand: | Audi |
| Model: | A6 |
| Generation: | Long (C8) |
| Modification (Engine): | 45 TFSI (224 Hp) quattro ultra S tronic |
| Start of production: | 2019 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: |
| Power: | 224 Hp @ 5000-6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 112.9 Hp/l [99mm more] |
| Torque: | 370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | DLBA More details about the engine DLBA |
| Engine displacement: | 1984 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.2 l |
| Coolant: | 10 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 7.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 7.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 240 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.3 kg/Hp, 120.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5 kg/Nm, 198.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.1 sec |
| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1865-1880 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 430 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 l |
| Size: |
| Length: | 5038-5050 mm mm [99mm more] |
| Width: | 1886 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1475 mm mm [8mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 3024 mm mm [100mm more] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2110 mm |
| Front track: | 1630 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1616 mm |
| Front overhang: | 919-921 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 1095-1105 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 117 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.6 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels permanently, and the rear wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary. |
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| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
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| Number of gears | 7 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Gearbox type | S tronic |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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| Tires size | 225/55 R18 102Y XL; 245/45 R19 102Y XL; 255/40 R20 101Y XL |
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| Wheel rims size | 18; 19; 20 |
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| Front suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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