2017
Audi S6

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Available trims

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  • 4.0 TFSI Premium Plus
    Starts at
    $70,900
    MPG
    18 City / 27 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8
    Drivetrain
    All Wheel Drive
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  • 4.0 TFSI Prestige
    Starts at
    $70,900
    MPG
    18 City / 27 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8
    Drivetrain
    All Wheel Drive
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Notable features

  • 450-hp, twin-turbo V-8 engine
  • Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Seats five
  • Navigation system standard

The good & the bad

The good

  • Amazing acceleration
  • Outstanding ride quality
  • Excellent seat comfort
  • Subtly aggressive appearance

The bad

  • Steering lacks feedback
  • Backseat really fits only two
  • Options make sticker price climb quickly
  • Summer tires only
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Expert 2017 Audi S6 review

Our expert's take
By Cars.com editors
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Vehicle Overview

What it is: The Audi S6 is the muscle car of the A6 line, highlighted by its 4.0-liter V-8 engine with twin turbochargers. The V-8 makes 450 horsepower, and it teams with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Quattro all-wheel drive is standard.

What’s Special

  • Adaptive air suspension with lowered ride height
  • Available LED headlights
  • Available Black Optic Package with gloss-black exterior trim and 20-inch wheels
  • Available Sport Package with sport differential, modified steering

Here’s info on the regular A6:
What it is: The Audi A6 is a midsize luxury sedan available with front- or all-wheel drive and a choice of gas engines: a turbocharged four-cylinder or a supercharged V-6.  Audi has stopped offering a turbo-diesel V-6 while it works to resolve an emissions-cheating scandal. Competitors include the BMW 5 Series, Cadillac CTS, Jaguar XF and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. A related S6 performance version comes with a 450-hp, twin-turbocharged V-8 engine.
New for 2017
A smartphone interface that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard on V-6 models and optional on four-cylinder cars. A new all-wheel-drive 3.0T Competition model has 340 hp (7 hp more than other V-6 models), a rear sport differential, 20-inch wheels, red brake calipers and black mirror housings. Inside, the leather sport seats have diamond-pattern contrast stitching and a flat-bottom steering wheel with shift paddles.
Significant Standard Features

  • 252-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Power moonroof
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated front seats
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • 333-hp, supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine (340 hp in 3.0T Competition model)
  • All-wheel drive
  • LED headlights
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone interface
  • Audi Connect communication system with 4G LTE connectivity
  • Heated rear seats and ventilated front seats
  • Four-zone automatic climate control
  • Blind spot warning system
  • Backup camera
  • Night vision with pedestrian and animal detection

 

2017 Audi S6 review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

What it is: The Audi S6 is the muscle car of the A6 line, highlighted by its 4.0-liter V-8 engine with twin turbochargers. The V-8 makes 450 horsepower, and it teams with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Quattro all-wheel drive is standard.

What’s Special

  • Adaptive air suspension with lowered ride height
  • Available LED headlights
  • Available Black Optic Package with gloss-black exterior trim and 20-inch wheels
  • Available Sport Package with sport differential, modified steering

Here’s info on the regular A6:
What it is: The Audi A6 is a midsize luxury sedan available with front- or all-wheel drive and a choice of gas engines: a turbocharged four-cylinder or a supercharged V-6.  Audi has stopped offering a turbo-diesel V-6 while it works to resolve an emissions-cheating scandal. Competitors include the BMW 5 Series, Cadillac CTS, Jaguar XF and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. A related S6 performance version comes with a 450-hp, twin-turbocharged V-8 engine.
New for 2017
A smartphone interface that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard on V-6 models and optional on four-cylinder cars. A new all-wheel-drive 3.0T Competition model has 340 hp (7 hp more than other V-6 models), a rear sport differential, 20-inch wheels, red brake calipers and black mirror housings. Inside, the leather sport seats have diamond-pattern contrast stitching and a flat-bottom steering wheel with shift paddles.
Significant Standard Features

  • 252-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Power moonroof
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated front seats
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • 333-hp, supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine (340 hp in 3.0T Competition model)
  • All-wheel drive
  • LED headlights
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone interface
  • Audi Connect communication system with 4G LTE connectivity
  • Heated rear seats and ventilated front seats
  • Four-zone automatic climate control
  • Blind spot warning system
  • Backup camera
  • Night vision with pedestrian and animal detection

 

Safety review

Based on the 2017 Audi S6 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
Combined side rating front seat
Combined side rating rear seat
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
Overall side crash rating
Rollover rating
Side barrier rating
Side barrier rating driver
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
Side pole rating driver front seat
9.0%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
Side pole rating driver front seat
9.0%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles
Maintenance
1 years / 10,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years

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Consumer reviews

75% of drivers recommend this car
Based on 4 reviews
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Comfort
5.0
Interior
4.8
Performance
4.5
Value
4.5
Exterior
4.5
Reliability
5.0

Most recent

  • By Audiman from Uniontown, OH
    Owns this car
    February 11, 2021

    Truly special car

    I have owned a number of Audi cars and this is by far the best I have driven. It is very quiet and smooth and the acceleration is the best aspect of the car. I purchased it used with low mileage and it is a great value. This car will be memorable.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    4.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Sammy from Austin, TX
    Owns this car
    November 21, 2019

    Perfect balance of performance, comfort and luxury

    You can really have fun with this car. Drive on rails, takes sharp turns at high speed effortlessly. The acceleration can be mind numbing, especially with Launch Control. Mine was well equipped (e.g. perf package, massage and ventilated seats, etc.) so it made it even more enjoyable. It's quiet and comfy when you want it to, like driving the family around, and you can wake up the beast for some personal fun on the track, empty canyon roads or highway ramps.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    4.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By DLNH from NH
    Test drove this car
    December 20, 2017

    Disappointing test drive

    I really wanted to like the S6. C&D magazine gave it a win against the F10 M5 and E65. I drove it twice, extensively, because I really wanted to like it. Pros: The engine and transmission allow for extremely quick acceleration. It made me smile every time I put my foot down. It just GOES, extremely effortless acceleration. The interior is very well made. The displays are clear and beautiful. Cons: The car is not fun to drive unless you only care about acceleration. It is solid, quiet, stable, it can take high speed turns well, but the steering is so lifeless. You can change it to a nicely firm "sport" setting, but there is still no steering feel. It's like a better Lexus LS than Lexus could muster. I gave my $80k to the Porsche dealer next door.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    3.0
    Value
    4.0
    Exterior
    4.0
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  • By dickie from Denver, CO
    Owns this car
    June 24, 2017

    New S6 V8 Prestige

    Very elegant, smooth-driving understated beast. Feels like a nimble tank (3 driving modes) gripping the road with not-so-subtle 4 exhaust rumble. Has the latest in technology, with the great easy-to-use Audi navigation & cruise systems. Heads-up display a real bonus. Sport seats, with thigh extender, very comfortable; will be great on long trips, especially with the 4-cylinder deactivation fuel savings provision (probably more economical than V6). Feels like precision machine.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2017 Audi S6?

The 2017 Audi S6 is available in 2 trim levels:

  • Premium Plus (1 style)
  • Prestige (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2017 Audi S6?

The 2017 Audi S6 offers up to 18 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2017 Audi S6 reliable?

The 2017 Audi S6 has an average reliability rating of 5.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2017 Audi S6 owners.

Is the 2017 Audi S6 a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2017 Audi S6. 75.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.5 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
  • Comfort: 5.0
  • Interior: 4.8
  • Performance: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.5
  • Reliability: 5.0

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