The Audi A6 midsize luxury sedan is available with front- or all-wheel drive and a range of engines that includes a turbocharged four-cylinder, supercharged V-6 or new turbo-diesel V-6. A related S6 performance version, which makes 420 horsepower from a twin-turbocharged V-8, is covered separately in the Cars.com Research section.
The A6’s competitors include the BMW 5 Series, Cadillac CTS, Jaguar XF and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, among others. New for 2014 A turbo-diesel 3.0-liter V-6 engine joins the A6 lineup with 240 horsepower and a massive 428 pounds-feet of torque. The 3.0 TDI diesel and 3.0T model with a supercharged gas V-6 are available in the Premium Plus and Prestige variants. Horsepower for the base 2.0T model’s turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder rises to 220 from 211.
Exterior Highlights
Available xenon or LED headlamps
Standard 17-inch alloy wheels; 18-, 19- and 20-inch wheels available
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Fog lamps and dual exhaust
Power folding side mirrors
Available S Line Sport Appearance Package
Interior Highlights
Leather upholstery
Available MMI multimedia system with available Audi Connect information system
Available head-up display
Available Bose or Bang & Olufsen stereo
Available heated rear seats and ventilated front seats
Available four-zone climate control
Under the Hood
220-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter gas four-cylinder engine (2.0T)
310-hp, supercharged 3.0-liter gas V-6 (3.0T)
240-hp, turbo-diesel 3.0-liter V-6 (3.0 TDI)
Front-drive and a continuously variable automatic transmission or all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic (2.0T)
All-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic (3.0T and 3.0 TDI)
Safety Features
Eight standard airbags
Antilock brakes with electronic stability control and traction control
Collision avoidance system with blind spot monitoring
