Audi A6 Avant 3.0 V6 BiTdi Owners Review: Is this the best all rounder on the market for the price?

An honest owners review of the Audi A6 Avant, 3.0 V6 Quattro BiTdi.
Here we look at the highs, the lows, the sound and what boxes it ticks as a general all rounder.
This is my second ever review and I had a lot of fun shooting it, this particular car benefits from the Kufatec sound booster which I will be covering in an extra little video soon.
Feel free to ask any questions about the car or the review in the comments below and subscribe to see the next set of reviews.....Which include:
- Subaru Impreza STI 2005
- Audi RS4 2014
- Range Rover Sport 2018
- Jaguar E-Pace 2018
- Golf R MK6 2012

[@nomecognome5384]

I'v got the A6 Allroad BiTDI and it's amazing. On road it's a pleasure, smooth as butter and with enough pull to keep you happy especially given the weight of the car. Off road it's just incredible, the grip is really surprising and you really can go everywhere especially when jacked up with air suspensions to the maximum setting. The sound as well is addictive and has grown on me especially around town where I can listen to it all the time. Top speed is crazy, but you do have to strike a balance between road and offroad tyre size depending on how you use it, as I personally would be wary of offroading with 20inch rims on. It's a bit heavy car which pulls away very well but could do with some mapping the ECU just to give it that extra grunt I like. The boot is not as big as the car looks, whilst the central console layout could be better as the controls for the aircon are really low down and can be distracting. No complaits though as it's a wonderfull car that can do it all.

[@patrickneumann2022]

been after one of these for a while now definitely gonna consider this either in gunmetal or white. Yes the bitdi is the right one to go for. We do a lot of euro trips so driving this beast on the autobahn in Germany will defiantly put a massive smile on my face...thanks

[@jackluish]

Got my A7 BiTDI (313PS, 650Nm) at the end of February and I got a Stage 1 ECU Remap tune on a Dyno with a Engine Carbon Clean done to it. Before tune: 310hp, after carbon clean:315hp. It's now pushing 345hp (32hp gain) and 735Nm (85Nm gain). My tuner wasn't too happy with that figure as from his experience (the BiTDI engines,) they can push surpass 350hp and 750Nm (dyno figures) . He suspected that it was due to the previous owners driver adaption profiles that they weren't pushing it hard enough to squeeze the power out of the car. He spent 8hrs on it that day tuning and carbon cleaning the car. He said to return to him for another tune free of charge after I drive it harder for a bit. The Stage 1 ECU Tune does make a massive difference. Its much lighter/smoother when taking-off now. The throttle response is so much better. Well worth the money to get the 2 things done to it.

[@yannickbanks0]

How much did you spend ?

[@jackluish]

@@yannickbanks0 €400 (with discounts), usually €450-€500 (minimum) for an ECU Remap & engine carbon clean.

[@bugsterkaferrr]

Mine was 329hp stock, went 367hp and 721Nm, MPG is clearly up, and that torque is so addictive... hard to beat for the price, and although it's not a sleeper people still don't expect such performance for a non-S or RS audi...

[@bikall1]

mine has stage 3 with a wagner cooler. Pushes 445BHP / 920Nm. Comes close to 300 km/h in 7th gear 0-100 km/h in 4,5 sec. Fitted 20 inch S5 rotors and lowered the air suspension 15 mm. It just fits and looks great.

[@rhyscook2454]

345 thats low my a6 avants doing 390 bhp 704nm as the map was set at 705 data logged so its better than rolling road

[@grantburrows667]

Great review pal thank you. Just what I needed to watch as I’m just about to purchase an A6 Avant. Many thanks 👍🏼

[@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews]

Thanks mate, really appreciate that and I'm glad you liked the vid

[@machorandysavageoooyeah780]

That's my next car in September can't wait thanks for review👍

[@chriswatkins77]

Gr8 vid. I’ve just bought an S6 which I am well happy with, didn’t realise the bi turbo diesels we’re that quick, or sound that good. Lovely motor!

[@markshipley9068]

thanks for the review. I've got the A6 AllRoad BiTdi and i'm struggling to think what i could get to replace it. It's so many cars in one.

[@chris-zs5ur]

Brilliant video. Hopefully getting mine this weekend!

[@johnbrown3951]

Just came across your channel today after looking at a 2019 A6 Avant 3.0L TDI V6 Black Edition online and was looking for a review. I presently drive a Discovery Sport but was looking to change and as a boy in the 70's Quattro's were the dream car. It is the only car I would consider changing into. I think the A6 looks better than the A4. I recently had a drive in the SQ2 but it didn't really excite me. I was really impressed with your film so I subscribed and wish you well for the future. I had a look at a red one also, somewhere in the north east of England, cant be far away from you judging by the accent.

[@ashleyweightman4093]

Really enjoyed watching this, it sounds amazing for a diesel. But the thing I love most about this car is the torque. Looking forward to the next one 🙂👍

[@NorthernsoulBoy63]

Picking up my audi A6 avant tomorrow. Looking forward to cruising round town I have the A4 avant 1.4tsfi at mo but want more power. I have 2.0 tt turbo for my fun run . Great car also

[@mentalkuk-ryantommothompson]

Good video dude. Off to test drive a saloon version next week. Definitely ticks all the boxes

[@doorrob]

Great video. I had a 12 bitdi avant, always regret selling the beast

[@biggusdickus9393]

I set my individual setting so it has soft set up on steering etc but noise in dynamic so that burble is always there :)

[@trophy182]

Great review mate. Love the bi tdi 💪🏻

[@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews]

Cheers mate, really good cars! I do miss it to be fair

[@patleathers2767]

alreet geeza,loved the review , and you ve put me at ease ...haha. I've just put a deposit on one ,its a 2013 edition and its absolutely immaculate... I'm picking it up on Sunday ,feels like I'm waiting for santy. i know that road in your summary , if i see you , i ll give you a toot :)

[@4RIPO]

I'm looking for one too where did you find yours?

[@patleathers2767]

@@4RIPO autotrader matey

[@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews]

Nice 1 mate, you defo won't be disappointed, they're quality :)

[@davidpatterson6402]

@@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews cheers for the reply geeza 😊 had it a few weeks now... Absolutely love it 👍

[@krzyzag]

Just bought mine and absolutely in love with it :) Mine's 2014 with tech advanced. Only thing that scares a bit is mpg as moved from humble 2.0 a4 b8 saloon. Have not seen claimed mpg yet but hopefully once sensible hat goes back on I may get close :) Awesome how with a touch of the button it can go from civilised estate to quite a weapon :)

[@lordofcommons1555]

I own the 2015 Bitdi a6 allroad. On efficiency mode i can get close to 48 mpg on the motorway. It all depends on the driving style. Put it in dynamic mode all the time and you’ll empty the 80 ltr tank in a jiffy.

[@19Trystan]

Hi Mate, Great review by the way. However... i cant decide on what car to buy, its between a 2014 Audi rs4 avant or an Audi a6 avant bitdi 2015/6 Which would you buy?? Thanks T

[@mattsmith429]

Really enjoyed the review, question about the boot as a dog car how would you rate it as I have two Labradors and was wondering about the space as the back of the boot is quite slanted ??

[@kaplan605]

I had the 2015 3.0 bitdi and im so sad i sold it looking forward to buy the 2018 3.0 bitdi comp. This year just a great and fun car

[@colinbell6461]

I had the A6 all road 3ltr quattro, loved that car. it went back to the finance company and a BMW 330e replaced it, god I miss my audi. First time flooring the BMW along a fen road nearly lobbed it into a field., never got that with the audi, feckin hovercraft

[@fightlifeuk]

Good review subscribed

[@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews]

Thanks for the sub!

[@stobsie]

Love the 3.0 Bitdi. I’d highly recommend a stage1 map really improves an already stonking motor in to a weapon, I also found my mpg actually improved. I sold my sq5 last year for a Rs3 which I kind of regret, yes the sound of the Rs is addictive but I think the Sq was the better car overall and almost the perfect family/daily wagon.

[@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews]

Good shout on the remap, I've just actually sold it otherwise that would have been my next step. Looks like you've had some nice motors mate, big fan of both the SQ5 and RS3

[@ionutninu9370]

Between sq5 and audi a6 bitdi avant/salon what do you think?

[@Martin-ny5ss]

Yeah every one says a stage 1 and bigger darkside FMIC if you can add that too.

[@oistein74]

I was after a wagon as daily and both rs6 and the 3.0bitdi was options. I went with the 3.0bitdi because I use the wagon to haul my race car on a trailer alot, it's almost 1/3 of the fuel costs and its plenty fast enough for the streets.

[@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews]

Yeah I don't blame you Its a great car, makes sense to go for the BiTdi unless you're specifically doing track days or nailing it everywhere you go

[@rel0aded0ne]

Great Review

[@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews]

Thanks :)

[@rsmcwilliam]

So I’ve been shopping for one of these the last few weeks hence finding this review… Do you still have this ? If so how is it after a couple of years ?

[@andymadine4756]

MONSTER!

[@marekmojzis3525]

got the A6 Btdi Competition :) worked on it a bit, its 490 PS now, its a super fast car with 950 nm

[@TheMattpinney]

What the MPG figures for the car (urban, extra urban, combined)? Is the car an auto or manual? Does the car have disc brakes? Never owned a big Audi estate car before but would love to own one (TDI Biturbo) over a petrol one

[@aidenberri]

I found a 2012 in Portugal with about 160K on the clock but it's a fully loaded BiTDi. There is also a 2013 for sale with about 180K on the clock but this one is the Allroad BiTDi. Both about the same price and I'm not sure which one is the way to go. Will they have the same sounding engines like this one? If so, I'm super excited. I used to own a 2013 Audi S8 and wow did I love the sound of that engine.

[@robinkerr3373]

We think alike.. Lol, Excellent review! Been chasing an RS6 for a while now...... No longer! Thx

[@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews]

Thanks mate, much appreciated :)

[@maxday8487]

Nice interior just a shame they don’t put the newer steering wheel in this

[@DB1991]

Happy to provide my 330d touring for a comparison (I know the 530d/535d touring would be the direct comparison)

[@robmeister1969]

Great review and like the car. What did you buy when you sold it? I’ve been considering an RS6 for a few weeks now but having had a few expensive and under used sports cars over the years, I’ve done a little bit of research on the bitdi, as it’s probably 75% of what I want for 50% of the cost. That said, there’s not many bitdi’s about. Test driving an RS6 tomorrow and kind of hope I hate it!

[@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews]

Thanks mate, I got a Range Rover Sport in the end, I've reviewed that car as well a couple of weeks ago 👍 Yeah the BiTdi is a really great car but to be honest, despite ticking so many boxes, I always felt it had something missing, and that was an RS6 badge on the boot haha... Good luck with the test drive and let me know how it goes :)

[@robmeister1969]

Robinsons Select Car Reviews Nice one! I have an RRS too - my third one - but my missus drives it all the time so I hardly get to use it! Great cars. I’ve also been lucky enough to have a few nice ‘second’ fast cars, the last one being an M4, but I just find that I hardly get the use out of them, hence I bought a Mini JCW as our second car 3 years ago and it’s been great. Problem is an RS6 caught my eye at a local indie a few weeks ago and I’ve been thinking about one since leading to a test drive later this morning. As I say, I’m hoping I’m not that smitten as I know my current set up makes sense for me and I wouldn’t need to take on a big loan. Enjoy the RRS and I’ll take a look at your review.

[@robertemmett906]

I had one of these. Standard looking Audi... 8 speed... euro trips, was beautiful. Torquey as you need. I now have an S7... I'm sure my BiTdi pulled the same... I mean maybe not, but it felt plenty fast enough.

[@danielrobinson1567]

What's everyone's mpg like on the bitdi?

[@renevanderlinden4091]

I just bought my A6 3.0 biturbo diesel 2012. Can't wait to pick it up!! Chiptuning an option? Or are you just getting more faultcodes?

[@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews]

Good choice! I'm sure you'll love the car! Yeah you can safely tune these to around 380bhp with just a remap

[@renevanderlinden4091]

@@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews Had my A6 avant biturbo remapped two weeks ago. Now 405 bhp and 627 ft-lb, it's bloody fast!

[@darhag]

I have been thinking about a A6 Allroad, but people are talking that the parts and maintenance is really expensive so I'm quite devided, amazing looking car but...

[@johnjerrehian4642]

You can take the blue tape off the aluminum trim in the back of your car too. :) I have a 2014 A6 TDI. Love it!

[@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews]

Nahhh id rather keep it fresher for longer ;) haha the blue tape was on when I bought the car so I just decided to leave it on

[@SkilfulLeader1]

Hey thanks for the thorough review!! One question, how do you find it on the road does it bounce around a lot. Reason ask i currently have the BitDi SQ5 and its so jarring an uneasy, particularly annoying to be fare which 21” wheels probably contribute to. Any feedback would be appreciated, cheers!! 👍

[@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews]

Hi mate, to be honest it doesn't feel bouncy at all and handles very well. The SQ5s are obvs much higher so I wonder if that makes a difference as the A6 is much lower and more planted to the ground.

[@SkilfulLeader1]

@@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews thanks for the response and I pleased to say I pulled the trigger on Nogaro blue a6 avant which is night an day better. Must be the low ground ride as you say. 👍

[@zico1583]

Cheers mate

[@thiscocks]

More Wilson content please. How does he find the space in the back?

[@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews]

haha I’ll try and bring him on a few more, he definitely seems happy enough 👍🏻

[@fmul3465]

I just bought a 2016 2litre diesal avant quattro black edition,in audi blue. I'm from Ireland and I could not find a 3litre one. Next time I'll go to the UK to get one or an Sq5.

[@alhaseebfragrances]

Whats the handling like when going around bends at a bit of speed

[@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews]

Handles very well to be honest, its not as agile as a full-on performance car but certainly doesn't feel like a boat

[@carloversworld6264]

Nice

[@Bumpyshark]

Mint video pal 👍 I’m looking at buying an A6 Advant Bitdi just not to keen on the interior compared to a Mercedes. Can’t decide

[@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews]

Cheers mate, they’re great cars and the interior will probably grow on you but yeah I agree the Mercedes are defo more modern. the performance of these defo makes up for the interior though trust me haha

[@domenico7483]

This is my actual dream car, i will buy one and bring it to canada 🤩

[@lekaflorent]

Sir i will subscribe to you just because you did a very funny yet real review. Just wondering about the reliability of this bitdi 3.0.

[@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews]

Thanks Florent. I've never had an issues with mine and typically they tend to be very reliable but it's always good to get a warranty just in case

[@lekaflorent]

@@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews this or bmw 530d, which one would you prefer

[@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews]

Personally if I had the choice again I would still go for the Audi because of the adjustable exhaust note. Both great cars though and very similar in many ways.

[@Lee22sas]

Are all the 3.0 tdi Quattro a bitdi?

[@agkiller1303]

❤❤❤❤🚀 *AUDI FOREVER!!!!* 👩‍❤‍👨❤❤❤❤

[@Replyhere_]

“Every time I see and RS6 I die a little bit inside” had me dying 💀😂

[@guanhongchen7800]

Which engine with 3.0 Tdi will be more reliable?The tdi with245 hp or Bitdi with 313hp?Thanks!

[@Bender10598]

Оба двигателя надежны, 313 может быть будет лучше, у него лучше охлаждение. 320 еще лучше.

[@ioanapetrescu27]

So, at 00:20 i decided this was definitely the car for us...because you know...we're looking after a car that would accommodate our staffie 🐶🥰 and even a Christmass tree 🌲🤣

[@johnyk8]

The Bitdi engine has the chain rattling issue same as the normal 3.0 v6 engine anybody knows?

[@marcy2007]

Hello I like your wheels, you can tell me what model they are

[@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews]

Hi mate, im not sure to be honest, they come as standard issue with a lot of the A6s in this generation.

[@Bender10598]

4G9601025N

[@Ticklestein]

What’s 33 mpg in l/100km? My fiancé is thinking about buying one of these

[@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews]

I'm not sure to be honest, you'd have to google that one

[@Ticklestein]

@@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews 1 in 14.6 I think it should be able to hit better though. They (Audi) say it should do about 44.69 mpg on highways (so steady cruise doing 100/120 on a flat highway constantly), and the VAG cars we had before, all TDI's, always did better than VAG said it would. But thanks for the reply. Like the video :)

[@owenrichards9556]

Go for the 272bhp much cheaper on road tax and not much slower

[@markjones338]

Fit rs6 bumpers awesome car

[@chrisgreen4620]

Does it have apple car play?

[@MrBeboopman]

Subbed.... staffordshire bull terrier... audi bi turbo. Great taste....😊 hello from Tipp.

[@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews]

haha thanks mate, much appreciated :)

[@MrWebsie]

A straight pipe on any 3.0 tdi audi sounds like a GTR, no diesel sounds anywhere near them. and the power that can be achieved would easily rival an RS6, maybe not beat it, but certainly have it look over its shoulder.

[@rekclay]

Is the rs Petrol if so what’s the mpg

[@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews]

Yeah the RS6 is a 4ltr V8 so probably about 20 to 25mpg depending on how you drive it haha

[@JamiePursey]

Me and my dad recently did Suffolk - Blackpool in his 2015 RS6 Facelift (300 miles) with a heavy load. We averaged 27.3 mpg. On the way back without the heavy load we averaged 29.8 mpg. So if you drive it sedately, you can do it.

[@micks7655]

What about transmission, s tronic, Tiptronic, and Multitronic, most are okay, but they can be " unreliable " What happens when oil mixes with coolant, how is this even possible?

[@offalyman1]

i have the bitdi also, and can regularly get 45mpg

[@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews]

We must have different driving styles 👀😂

[@damorabbit1]

What gearbox is in it?

[@mellarner8253]

ZF 8 speed, super smooth.

[@ed1998]

I feel your pain about not having an RS6

[@jakubcunderlik9208]

What year is that car?

[@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews]

its 2016 mate

[@jakubcunderlik9208]

@@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews thanks❤️

[@joetang9672]

I have an early 2012 A6 BiTdi Avant, and I managed to achieve an average of 44mpg using brim to brim figures along the M4 staying at 70 with the a/c off! It’s possible, but no one ever drives like that do they?

[@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews]

Wow! I'm not sure I could sit at 70 for that long to be honest haha, fair play to you Joe

[@joetang9672]

Robinson Select Car Reviews haha, yeah, it was a one off just to see what it could actually do? The weather was nice, the scenery was beautiful and I was just chilling out. My BiTdi has 150k miles on it and drives very well still. 👍

[@kash291]

Joe Tang Hi Joe, does your 2012 model also make the same noise with the sound actuators or is the soundtrack something introduced in the later C7.5 models?

[@JamiePursey]

Even my dads 2015 C7 RS6 Facelift doesn’t have a reverse camera

[@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews]

Wow! I'm pretty shocked by that! Honestly thought it would be there as standard on an S6 and RS6, learn something new every day i suppose

[@JamiePursey]

Robinsons Select Car Reviews yep lol. It’s not that high of a spec. No adaptive cruise control, no park assist. It doesn’t even have the connectivity to the MyAudi app (but that’s because of it being a 2015. Connectivity came in 2016). But it does have the optional RS Sports Exhaust which is all that matters ;)

[@Monkey80llx]

Are these not 4.0??

[@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews]

Nah the RS6 is a 4.0 V8 petrol but these are 3.0

[@user-vm2kk3yh2c]

i got this model in RS6 version, a beats.

[@CodSmashingPasty]

Question is tho... this or a 335d xdrive estate? I can't make this decision.

[@Bender10598]

Пневмо подвеску нужно брать обязательно, поэтому Allroad

[@CodSmashingPasty]

@@Bender10598 sorry I have no way of translating your reply. I bought a 335xd touring in the end.

[@davethompson8052]

2:21 gitttttt up

[@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews]

Hahaha

[@dylandegnan4497]

Faster than a s3 would you say ?

[@MichalGolata]

I have A6 C7.5 bitdi for longer trips and S3 8v as daily. S3 is definitely more excitement when accelerating. Bitdi has huge torque on lower revs so it feels like one strong but steady pull on all rev range. When flooring bitdi lags and needs bit more time to shift and starts to pull. S3’s DSG is quick. Also handling is completely different story, S3 is planted stiff-suspension go-kart so cornering is so fun and easy, when A6 being heavier and longer base feels a bit all over the place and not that stiff (adaptive suspension would be great) You can’t really be comparing those two cars, for me it’s completely different style of drive to each but definitely do what they meant to

[@kalli71]

you know you canm peel off the blue plastic foil from the chrome in the boot, dont you?

[@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews]

Just like to keep it fresh mate haha

[@VishalGupta-od5mf]

Another bad point; seats should be fully electric and memory, especially at this price point.

[@dweatherley]

I've never understood why they're manual, and a BiTDI was one of the top models too! Part electric seats were standard on the E Class and 5 Series it seems crazy for a car this new in this class to have fully manual seats as standard.

[@oxrdz3932]

Imagine focus 2018 with manual rear windows hahaha

[@TheGaang]

Weird. My TDI ultra has electric seats.

[@Martin-ny5ss]

I get 42mpg always on the motorway. Never bother with any other mode than dynamic it’s not worth it.

[@valentin7436]

The only big downside of this car, is the freaking steering which is all over the place and has no feeling. Pro: it's really fast with a tune (±400hp). To be honest, I would look for another brand just because of that horrendous steering.

[@dweatherley]

Yes I agree, probably best to avoid the E Class of the same era in that case aswell if it was anything like the steering on my W204 C-Class. Never driven a 5 series, but I'd imagine that would be the pick of the bunch for driving capabilities.

[@valentin7436]

@@dweatherley the 535d F10 indeed it feels the best as steering. I tried it, but is not as punchy as the a6 bitdi, so I don't know. The BMW feels sportier on mountain roads so that's a plus.

[@dweatherley]

@@valentin7436 that's interesting to know. They're about the same on paper I think, what do you think makes the 535d less punchy? RWD so worse launches? Or something else

[@valentin7436]

@@dweatherley Maybe it's how the gearbox is set up. It felt less punchy in low revs. I would have chosen the 535d now though, from what knowledge I have now. LE: I tried the xdrive version. Haven't tried RWD version

[@dweatherley]

@@valentin7436 yes that would make sense. Same gearbox but it would have different software. We don't get the 535D x drive in the UK unfortunately

[@alexwright3573]

Baby wagon 😂

[@tonysmall3863]

The rounds ones are just as naff as your Gucci t-shirt from Turkey 🤣

[@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews]

From China actually mate, best £12 I've ever spent

[@brianwhelan5382]

That car should be able to do 200 mpg

[@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews]

Not when I'm driving it haha ;)

[@cgg9726]

Better buy BMW 550d f11, way faster and innovative

[@alhazenmediax]

It is good if it is petrol, not auto, and not 4WD. If any of these, DON't BUY it!