4L · 2008–2012

Audi Q7 V12 TDI quattro 4L · 500 hp (2008 to 2012)

The Audi Q7 V12 TDI quattro of the 4L generation uses the 6.0 V12 TDI diesel engine with 500 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Diesel
Power
500 PS / 368 kW
Displacement
5 934 cm³
Cylinders
12
Engine code
6.0 V12 TDI
Period covered
2008–2012
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Automatic · 6 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

500 hp (368 kW), quattro all-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic. Built from 2008 to 2012.

AutoKarnet advice

In the range

It is the most powerful diesel version of this generation.

AutoKarnet advice

Maintenance and records

Oil change — LongLife service

Per indicator, up to ~30,000 km / 2 years

30 000 km

24 months

VW 504 00 (petrol) or 507 00 (diesel) oil required to stay on LongLife.

Source [1]

Oil change — fixed service

Every 15,000 km or 1 year

15 000 km

12 months

Fixed-interval scheme, advised for city or severe use.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

At 3 years, then every 2 years

24 months

Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.

Source [1]

Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Audi Q7 V12 TDI quattro 4L?

The 6.0 V12 TDI diesel engine (5 934 cc), 500 hp (368 kW).

AutoKarnet advice

Which oil for the Audi Q7 V12 TDI quattro?

A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the 6.0 V12 TDI engine.

AutoKarnet advice

Documentary sources

  1. [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet

    AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026

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