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Technical data

This 6.0 tiptronic quattro (450 hp) engine was fitted in the D3/4E Sedan, which was produced by Audi from 2002 to 2005. In addition to this engine, 10 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.

Power & fuel consumption

City fuel consumption per 100 km21.4litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km10.8litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km14.7litre
Fuel tank capacity90litre
Cruising rangefrom 420 to 830km
Fuel95 RON
Emission standardEURO IV
Top speed250km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)5.1second

Engine

Displacement5998cm3
Engine power450bhp
RPM at max powerto 6 200RPM
Maximum torque580Nm
RPM at max torque4000up to 4 700 RPM
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutW-type
Injection typeMulti-point injection
Number of cylinders12
Valves per cylinder4
Bore84mm
Stroke90.2mm

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxAutomatic
Number of gears6
Drive wheelsAll-wheel drive (AWD)
Turning circle12.1m

Body

Seats5
Length5062mm
Width1894mm
Height1444mm
Wheelbase2944mm
Front track1619mm
Rear track1605mm
Kerb weight1960kg
Gross weight2510kg
Displacement550kg
Min. boot capacity500litre
Max. boot capacity500litre
Front/rear axle load1395/1285kg
Permitted road-train weight4810kg
Loading height715mm
Body typeSedan

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionIndependent, Pneumatic, Multi wishbone, Stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionAxle, Trapezoidal wishbone, Stabilizer bar
Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesVentilated disc

Real-world consumption (est.)

City25.7 litres / 100km
Highway13 litres / 100km
Average17.6 litres / 100km

Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.

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