Especificaciones y análisis del Audi A6
Power
232HP
Torque
450Nm
Consumption
8l/100
Emissions
211g/km
0-100 km/h
6.9s
Top Speed
247km/h
Weight
1820kg
Price
48,670€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
AWD
5 / 4 doors
546 L
80 L
171 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro 6 vel. · 232 CV (2006-2008)
General description
This generation's Audi A6, in its 3.0 TDI quattro version, represents the culmination of German engineering from the mid-2000s. It is a sedan that not only promises but delivers a superior driving experience, merging the elegance of its lineage with the brute force of a V6 diesel engine and the unwavering security of all-wheel drive. A car designed to devour kilometers with extraordinary poise and comfort.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is to feel immediate power. The V6 TDI engine pushes with superb force from very low revs, catapulting its more than 1800 kilos with astonishing ease. The 6-speed manual transmission offers a precise and robust feel, connecting you directly with the mechanics. On the road, the poise is absolute; the quattro traction grips the asphalt as if there were no tomorrow, transmitting total confidence even in the most adverse conditions. It is a tireless, silent, and stable traveler that turns any journey into a pleasure.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is an exercise in timeless elegance. The imposing Singleframe grille dominates a characterful front end, while its fluid and proportionate lines run along a nearly five-meter body with impeccable visual harmony. Inside, the A6 is a sanctuary of quality. The materials are exquisite to the touch and sight, and the fit of each component borders on perfection. It is a cabin that welcomes you and isolates you from the outside world, creating an atmosphere of luxury and serenity.
Technology and features
Although it is a model with years behind it, its technological load was avant-garde for its time. The heart of the car, the 3.0 TDI engine with common-rail injection and variable geometry turbo, was a work of art in efficiency and performance. However, the real jewel in the crown is the quattro all-wheel-drive system, a benchmark in active safety that makes a difference in driving dynamics. Added to this is a refined chassis with double-wishbone suspensions on both axles, ensuring a perfect balance between comfort and sportiness.
Competition
In the Olympus of executive sedans, the A6 3.0 TDI quattro competed with titans of its own nationality. Its most direct rival was the BMW 530d, which offered a more purist driving experience focused on rear-wheel drive. On the other hand, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class 320 CDI positioned itself as the champion of comfort and supreme luxury. Against them, the Audi A6 played the card of perfect balance, offering the security of quattro all-wheel drive and a design that combined sportiness and elegance like no other.
Conclusion
The Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro is much more than a simple diesel sedan. It is a traveling machine, a car that combines exciting performance with imperturbable safety and a manufacturing quality that has admirably stood the test of time. It represents an era when large diesel engines dominated European highways, offering a mix of power, range, and refinement that is hard to match. A vehicle that, even today, continues to convey an unmistakable sense of solidity and prestige.