

The A6’s cabin is roomier than the previous generation’s, having the benefit of an extra 80 millimetres of wheelbase. The A6 is packed with technology, enhancing convenience and driving dynamics. Quite how it is different from other hides I don’t know, but I can vouch for it being soft and supple. The Audi A6 continues the firm's legacy of dynamic excellence and exceptional comfort. The A6’s interior is pleasing, especially the excellently bolstered sports seats that are covered in something called Volterra leather. The standard equipment P245/ 45R17s offer plenty of traction, and the base suspension has all the road-holding required without the S-Line’s stiffer ride. Besides a whole bunch of S-Line badges, the package adds a stiffer sport suspension and low-profile P245/40R18 all-seasons. The A6 handles well enough in standard trim that you can forego the optional S-Line package (which adds $3,750 to the 4.2’s already hefty $74,790). Having already been stranded by two rear-drive sedans early this winter - one a competitor to the A6 - my appreciation for all-wheel drive has grown significantly. The Audi A6 is the brand’s midsize sedan, slotting nicely between the compact A4 and full-size A8. I can’t vouch for the exact torque split, but I can tell you that the A6 handles snow- and ice-filled streets with ease. Get detailed specs, user reviews, and trim information on the 2021 Audi A6, including features, engine, MPG, transmission, interior, and safety. Find prices, release date, pictures, expert ratings, safety features, specs and price quotes. Audi claims, however, that as much as 67% of the V8’s torque can be directed at any wheel should traction be at a premium. Learn more about the 2006 Audi A6 with The Car Connection review. The A6’s quattro system is fitted with Audi’s Torsen centre differential, which splits the engine’s power equally between the front and rear axles under normal conditions.

With a lighter chassis, a range of technological updates and a much sportier driving feel, Audi is expecting big things. Unlike BMW’s 550, the V8 Mercedes is available with the company’s 4Matic AWD system. The all-new Audi A6 is a huge step forward in the luxury executive class. Giving Mercedes its due, however, the E500 features a seven-speed automatic transmission (the A6 has a six-speed auto box). Plus, the A6 gets significantly better fuel mileage in the city. It’s also happier at higher revs where the Mercedes is less comfortable. The Audi’s V8 is smoother to rev, a little more eager to respond to the throttle and, despite being significantly smaller, accelerates the hefty 2,145-kilogram A6 to 100 klicks just as fast as the 5.0L Mercedes. You may not care about such bafflegab, but you will about the results. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
