The 2027 Audi A6 Doesn’t Beg for Your Attention—It Demands It

Posted on August 10, 2026 in auto

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2026 Audi A6 Quattro

Marc Urbano|Car and Driver

2026 Audi A6 Quattro

Marc Urbano|Car and Driver

2026 Audi A6 Quattro

Marc Urbano|Car and Driver

2026 Audi A6 Quattro

Marc Urbano|Car and Driver

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Marc Urbano|Car and Driver

MSRP

HIGHS

Athletic driving character, hushed cabin, plenty of tech and luxury features.

LOWS

The best of the A6's performance features and optional, some may be turned off by the number of screens inside.

VERDICT

The 2027 A6 continues the model line's tradition of offering a sporty personality, classy, understated looks, and the trappings of luxury.

By Drew Dorian

Overview

The A6 is the quintessential Audi luxury sedan, combining a silken driving experience with a premium cabin, high-tech features, and contemporary design. Its exterior styling is less flashy than rivals such as the Mercedes-Benz E-class, which adds a layer of stealthiness to the Audi's unique character.

All models come with a turbocharged V-6 that makes 362 horsepower and drives all four wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. The A6 is a performer, quick on its feet with smooth acceleration and athletic handling that gets even more capable when equipped with the optional air-spring suspension system and adaptive dampers.

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What's New for 2027?

Audi shifts the A6 lineup to a single Premium trim this year. Most of the features reserved for last year's Premium Plus and Prestige trims remain as optional extras, while others—including a heated steering wheel, a 360-degree camera system, and a leather-wrapped airbag cover on the steering wheel—are now standard.

A new Driver Assistance package includes an integrated dash cam, a head-up display, and a self-parking feature. A new Executive package adds more luxury items, including a Bang & Olufsen stereo, dual-pane acoustic glass for the A6's side windows, and a 10.9-inch touchscreen in front of the front-seat passenger. Sporty features are included in the new Vorsprung package, including an adaptive air-spring suspension system and all-wheel steering.

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Engine, Transmission, and Performance

Engine: 362-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6
Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
Drivetrain: all-wheel drive

A 362-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 is standard and comes with all-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Models equipped with the Vorsprung package come with a more aggressive suspension with a slightly reduced ride height; an adjustable air-spring suspension system is also optional, and features ride height adjustments as well as adaptive dampers.

You can also equip the A6 with a rear-wheel steering system for more parking-lot maneuverability. When we drove the A6, we found it to offer a refined and energetic driving experience, with responsive steering and a quiet cabin. The Vorsprung package is even more agile and turns this luxury sedan into more of a driver's car.

0–60-MPH Times

C/D 60-mph Test: 4.3 seconds

In Comparison: The A6’s acceleration results put it 0.1 second ahead of the Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic we tested but 0.2 second behind the BMW 540i.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

C/D 75-mph Highway Test: 38 mpg
EPA City Rating: 20 mpg
EPA Highway Rating: 29 mpg

The EPA estimates that the A6 should deliver 20 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined. On our 75-mph highway fuel economy route, it overachieved in a big way, delivering a result of 38 mpg. For more information about the A6's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

First Row: The A6’s cabin is spacious, and the materials dressing the interior are top-notch. Most everything is wrapped in cloth, faux leather, faux suede, or real hides, and ambient lighting throughout the interior adds to the premium feel. A large glass roof floods the interior with light and can be adjusted to be transparent or opaque. Four-zone automatic climate control system is optional, as is an air purification system.

Second Row: Head and legroom are plentiful in the A6's back seat, and two adults should easily find it comfortable. Rear climate controls come with the optional four-zone automatic climate control system.

Cargo Capacity: The 14 cubic-foot trunk held 6 carry-on suitcases in our testing with the seats up, and 15 cases with the rear seats folded.

Infotainment and Connectivity

Infotainment: 14.5-inch touchscreen, 10.9-inch passenger touchscreen (optional)
Connectivity: Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Audio System: 10-speaker stereo (standard), 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo (optional), 20-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo (optional)

A massive bank of displays dominates the A6’s dashboard. All models come with a 14.5-inch central touchscreen and an 11.9-inch digital gauge display. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both standard. An optional 10.9-inch front passenger display is available and allows the passenger to stream video content that can’t be seen by the driver. A head-up display is also optional.

A 10-speaker stereo is standard. Two different premium stereo systems are available, both tuned by Bang & Olufsen, with either 16 or 20 speakers. The 20-speaker setup includes two speakers in each of the front-seat headrests.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

Audi offers many standard and optional driver-assistance features, including adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and a 360-degree exterior camera system.

Standard Safety Features: automated emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control
Optional Safety Features: parking assist feature

For information about the A6's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites.

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Audi offers an average standard warranty that looks unremarkable when compared with other premium brands. Genesis offers more value here with much longer warranty terms.

Limited Warranty: four years or 50,000 miles
Powertrain Warranty: four years or 50,000 miles
Complimentary Maintenance: three years or 30,000 miles

C/D Test Results and Specs

Each year, we put hundreds of vehicles through our rigorous instrumented testing regimen. If the data in the chart below is for a different model year, that's because this vehicle hasn't changed from when we last tested it, and the test results remain accurate.

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Specifications

Specifications

2026 Audi A6 Quattro
Vehicle Type: front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan

PRICE
Base/As Tested: $65,395/$84,970

ENGINE
turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 183 in3, 2995 cm3
Power: 362 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque: 406 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm

TRANSMISSION
7-speed dual-clutch automatic

CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: multilink/multilink
Brakes, F/R: 14.2-in vented disc/13.8-in vented disc
Tires: Bridgestone Turanza LS100 RFT
255/40R-20 101H M+S RE0

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 115.1
Length: 196.8
Width: 73.8
Height: 56.6
Passenger Volume, F/R: 55/45 ft3
Trunk Volume: 14 ft3
Curb Weight: 4434 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 4.3 sec
100 mph: 10.9 sec
1/4-Mile: 12.9 sec @ 108 mph
130 mph: 20.0 sec
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.2 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 5.3 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 2.7 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 3.3 sec
Top Speed (gov ltd): 132 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 171 ft
Braking, 100–0 mph: 348 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.87 g

Interior Sound
Idle: 38 dBA/3 sone
Full Throttle: 71 dBA
70-mph Cruising: 67 dBA/20 sone

C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Observed: 24 mpg
75-mph Highway Driving: 38 mpg
75-mph Highway Range: 730 mi

EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 23/20/29 mpg

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