| Manufacturer | Audi |
|---|---|
| Model | A6 |
| Generation | C8 |
| Production | 2018 – 2023 |
| Body | Sedan |
| Platform | VW MLB Evo |
| Engines | DLBA, DKNA, DLHA · DLGA · DMTA, DPAA · DDVB · DMGA · DLZA |
| Markets | Global · multi-market |
About this generation
The C8 (Typ 4K) is the fifth-generation Audi A6, launched at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show and on sale from mid-2018 as a 2019 model. Built on the MLB Evo platform shared with the A7, A8, Q7 and Q8, the C8 sedan introduces a heavily digital interior — dual MMI Touch Response touchscreens (10.1" upper + 8.6" lower for climate) replace the rotary controller of the C7. From the 2020 model year, mild-hybrid (MHEV) was rolled out across the petrol and diesel range: a 48V belt-driven starter-generator enables coast / engine-off cruising and reduces fuel consumption ~0.7 L/100 km.
Engine lineup (post-MHEV): 2.0 TFSI EA888 evo4 four-cylinder (40 TFSI 204 hp / 45 TFSI 245-265 hp MHEV), 3.0 TFSI EA839 V6 (55 TFSI 340 hp MHEV), 2.0 TDI EA288 evo (35 TDI 163 hp / 40 TDI 204 hp MHEV), 3.0 TDI EA897 evo3 V6 (45 TDI 245 hp / 50 TDI 286 hp MHEV). Plug-in hybrid 50 TFSI e (299 hp combined) + 55 TFSI e (367 hp combined) added 2020 with 14.1 kWh battery and ~50 km WLTP electric range. Quattro AWD standard on V6 and PHEV; optional on 40 TFSI / 45 TFSI / 45 TDI 4-cylinder, with the "quattro ultra" on-demand system replacing permanent quattro on lower-output variants.
OEM oil: VW 504.00 LongLife III 5W-30 on pre-2020 variants, transitioning to VW 508.00 LongLife IV FE 0W-20 on MHEV variants from MY2020. Coolant: VW G13 (lilac OAT). The C8 was replaced by the LCI (facelift 2023) for MY2024.
Verified specifications8 datapoints
Read directly from the vehicle's type-approval / owner-manual documents and cited per value. Where multiple homologated variants exist, a value shown as a range varies by variant.
Full oil & fluid capacities, per engine → — engine-oil (with filter), viscosity, coolant, transmission & torque, cited.
| Engine | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | EA888 2.0 TFSI · EA839 3.0 TFSI (petrol) · EA897 3.0 TDI V6 (diesel); MHEV/PHEV | Verified[4] |
| Fluids & capacities | ||
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 (VW 501 14) | Verified[4] |
| Coolant capacity | 10 L | Verified[5]OEM workshop data |
| Engine oil capacity | 7.6 L (3.0 TFSI) · 6.1 L (50 TDI) · 5.2 L (2.0 TFSI) | Verified[5]OEM workshop data |
| Oil specification | VW 507 00 / VW 508 00 | Verified[4] |
| Oil viscosity | 0W-20 / 0W-30 | Verified[4] |
| Torque | ||
| Wheel bolt / lug-nut torque | 120 Nm | Verified[5]OEM workshop data |
| Oil drain plug torque | 30 Nm | Verified[5]OEM workshop data |
Dimensions & capacities
| Length | 4940 mm · 194.5 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1886 mm · 74.3 in |
| Height | 1457 mm · 57.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 2924 mm · 115.1 in |
| Front track | 1630 mm · 64.2 in |
| Rear track | 1617 mm · 63.7 in |
| Fuel tank | 63 L · 16.6 gal (US) · 13.9 gal (UK) |
| Cargo capacity | 530 L · 18.7 cu·ft |
Drivetrain & chassis
| Front suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
Pick your trim — compare all variants8 trims
Side-by-side specs for every A6 V (C8) Sedan variant. Click a row for the full spec sheet (fluids, torques, parts, maintenance) filtered to that engine.
| Trim | Engine | Hp | Torque | Trans | Drive | 0-100 | Top | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 TFSI (245 Hp) S tronic | DLBA, DKNA, DLHA | 245 | 370 N·m | 7-spd auto | FWD | 6.8 s | 250 km/h | 6.0 L/100 | 137 g/km |
| 50 TFSI e (299 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid quattro ultra S tronic | DLGA | 252 | 370 N·m | 7-spd auto | AWD | 6.2 s | 250 km/h | — | — |
| 55 TFSI e (367 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid quattro ultra S tronic | DLZA | 252 | 370 N·m | 7-spd auto | AWD | 5.6 s | 250 km/h | 1.9 L/100 | 43 g/km |
| 45 TFSI (265 Hp) Mild Hybrid quattro ultra S tronic | DMTA, DPAA | 265 | 370 N·m | 7-spd auto | AWD | 6.0 s | 250 km/h | 6.0 L/100 | 137 g/km |
| 45 TFSI (265 Hp) Mild Hybrid S tronic | DMTA, DPAA | 265 | 370 N·m | 7-spd auto | FWD | 6.8 s | 250 km/h | 6.0 L/100 | 137 g/km |
| 50 TDI V6 (286 Hp) Mild Hybrid quattro tiptronic | DMGA | 286 | 620 N·m | 8-spd auto | AWD | 5.4 s | 250 km/h | 5.7 L/100 | 151 g/km |
| 50 TDI V6 (286 Hp) quattro Mild Hybrid Tiptronic | DDVB | 286 | 620 N·m | 8-spd auto | AWD | 5.5 s | 250 km/h | 5.5 L/100 | 142 g/km |
| 55 TFSI V6 (340 Hp) quattro Mild Hybrid S tronic | DLZA | 340 | 500 N·m | 7-spd auto | AWD | 5.1 s | 250 km/h | 6.7 L/100 | 151 g/km |
Available engines6
- DLBA, DKNA, DLHA2.0 TFSI (45 TFSI) 180kW2.0 L · 4-cyl · petrol · turbo
- DLGADLGA2.0 L · 4-cyl · petrol · turbo
- DMTA, DPAADMTA, DPAA2.0 L · 4-cyl · petrol · turbo
- DDVB50 TDI (DDVB) 210kW3.0 L · 6-cyl · diesel · turbo
- DMGA3.0 TDI MHEV (DMGA) 210kW3.0 L · 6-cyl · diesel · turbo
- DLZA3.0 TFSI (55 TFSI) 250kW3.0 L · 6-cyl · petrol · turbo
Sources
- Audi A6 (C8) Owner's ManualRetrieved 2026-05-20
- Audi A6 (C8) Service ManualRetrieved 2026-05-22
- Workshop service manual — Audi A6 (4A)Multi-gen ingest, 29 engines across 11 catalog gens.Retrieved 2026-05-23
- Audi A6 Owner's Manual 4K0012720AJ (edition 11/2020)Held via ownersmanual.audi.com (Audi portal); 4K prefix = C8; oil spec/viscosity/brake fluid/engine identityRetrieved 2026-11-06
- OEM workshop data — Audi A6 (C8)Per-engine oil/coolant capacities + drain/wheel-bolt torque; cross-verified against the held Audi OMRetrieved 2026-11-06