2013 Audi A6
Starting MSRP $42,200–$50,400
By Cars.com Staff
Cars.com National August 24, 2012Vehicle Overview
The midsize Audi A6 received a full redesign in 2012 and is available with either a turbocharged four-cylinder or supercharged six-cylinder engine. Both team up with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The high-performance Audi S6 model, whichmakes 420 horsepower from a twin-turbocharged V-8, is also available and is covered separately on Cars.com. The A6's competitors include the BMW 5 Series, Cadillac CTS, Jaguar XF and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, among others.
New for 2013
Exterior
The front of the A6 bears a deeply plunging grille with complex headlight clusters. There are optional LED running lights. Exterior features include:
- Available xenon or all-LED headlamps
- 17-inch alloy wheels standard; 18-, 19- and 20-inch wheels optional
- Power tilt/sliding sunroof
- Available S line Sport Appearance Package
- Standard fog lamps and dual exhaust
- Power folding side mirrors
Interior
Standard leather seating surfaces are an advantage over some competitors, most notably BMW and Mercedes-Benz, which include vinyl seats in their base models. Interior features include:
- Available MMI multimedia system with available Audi Connect telematics
- Optional head-up display
- Optional Bose or Bang & Olufsen stereo
- Optional heated rear seats or ventilated front seats
- Available four-zone climate control
Under the Hood
The A6 is powered by either a 310-hp, supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 or a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 211 hp. The eight-speed automatic transmission teams with both engines. The 2.0T A6 is available with either front- or Quattro all-wheel drive, while the 3.0T is available only with all-wheel drive.
Safety
The A6 comes with two front airbags, two front-seat-mounted side-impact airbags, two knee airbags, and two side curtain airbags. Rear-passenger side airbags are optional. Safety features include:
- Antilock brakes with electronic stability control and traction control
- Collision avoidance system with blind spot monitoring
- Available active lane assist
- Available parking sensors
- Optional night vision
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