Audi A6 C7 Facelift

Audi A6 C7 Facelift — Wheel Fitment & Specs

TL;DR — The Audi A6 C7 Facelift (1994–present) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 66.6 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~120 Nm. It accepts ~7.5J–9J wheels at ET28–ET44.

Overview

The Audi A6 C7 Facelift is an executive car manufactured by Audi AG from 2014 to 2018, succeeding the original C7 generation and preceding the C8 model. It was produced in Neckarsulm, Germany, on the Volkswagen Group MLB platform. This facelift introduced minor exterior changes such as new front and rear styling elements, updated interior features like a larger infotainment screen, and enhanced technology and safety systems compared to its predecessor.

Wheel fitment

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x112
Centre bore66.6 mm
Bolt / threadM14x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque120 Nm
Seat typeradius
Factory setupsquare
TPMSindirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front7.5J–9JET28–ET44

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8–10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.

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UK popularity & demand

~128,620 Audi A6 licensed on UK roads — top 3% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 128,620 Audi A6 on UK roads, placing it in the top 3% of car models by volume across our fitment database. That makes its wheel fitment a high-demand size to keep in stock — one reason we track its exact spec here.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

Engines & drivetrain

VariantEngineFuelPowerDrive
4.2 32v (AHK)4.2L V8 DOHCpetrol240 hpQuattro
4.2 32v (AEC)4.2L V8 DOHCpetrol213 hpQuattro
2.2 20v Turbo (AAN)2.2L Inline-5 DOHCpetrol169 hpQuattro
2.8 30v (ACK)2.8L V6 DOHCpetrol142 hpQuattro
2.8 12v (AAH)2.8L V6 SOHCpetrol128 hpQuattro
2.0 8v MPFI2.0L Inline-4 SOHCpetrol115 hpQuattro
2.5 TDI 10v2.5L Inline-5 SOHCdiesel115 hpQuattro
2.4 12v (AFM)2.4L V6 SOHCpetrol110 hpQuattro
2.6 12v (ABC)2.6L V6 SOHCpetrol110 hpQuattro
2.0 16v (ACE)2.0L Inline-4 DOHCpetrol103 hpQuattro
2.3 10v (AAR)2.3L Inline-5 SOHCpetrol98 hpQuattro
1.8 20v (ADR)1.8L Inline-4 DOHCpetrol92 hpQuattro
2.0 8v SPFI (ABK)2.0L Inline-4 SOHCpetrol74 hpQuattro
1.9 TDI 8v1.9L Inline-4 SOHCdiesel66 hpQuattro

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
4.2 32v (AHK)240 hp5.6 s149 mph

Dimensions

Length4797 mm
Width1783 mm
Height1430 mm
Wheelbase2687 mm
Kerb weight1480 kg

Body styles & production

Body stylesSaloon
Produced1994–present

Trim levels

SportS lineVorsprung

History & notable variants

The C7 Facelift was a mid-cycle update that aimed to refresh the A6's appearance and technology. It received a more aggressive front grille design, new LED headlights, and revised rear styling with updated taillights. The interior featured an 8-inch infotainment screen as standard, along with improved connectivity options like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. No special/performance variants were introduced specifically for this generation.

Reliability & owner notes