2017 Audi A6 review
Audi A6 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Fun to drive
- Roomy interior with top-notch look
- Smooth drive and powerful optional V6 engine
Cons
- Stiff ride for the class
- Technology feels overcomplicated
- Less trunk space than competition
Mileage (EPA estimate)
21 city, 29 highway, 24 combined
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2017 Audi A6 shines inside and on the road
The 2017 Audi A6 feels great to drive thanks to two powerful engines and responsive handling for a luxury sedan. Most versions have all-wheel drive, which enhances the A6's performance capabilities. The interior is full of upscale materials and features, and it's striking even in this class. Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ smartphone integration comes standard on the Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels. The 2017 A6 is an impressive luxury sedan with an emphasis on driving fun.
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What is new for the 2017 Audi A6?
- The A6 is available in a new trim called the Competition.
- The TDI Premium Plus and TDI Prestige trims have been discontinued for 2017.
- A6 trims have been upgraded with 20 Inch Plus Wheels, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay as standard equipment this year.
- The Premium trim now comes with Rear View Camera and Parking Sensors as standard equipment.
- The Premium Plus trim now comes with BOSE Sound System as standard equipment.
2017 Audi A6 trims
Premium
Includes leather upholstery, eight-way power-adjustable heated front seats, rearview camera, sunroof, automatic tri-zone climate control, parking sensors (front and rear), rain-sensing windshield wipers, two display screens, 10-speaker audio system, satellite radio, and more.
Premium Plus
Adds voice control, navigation system, an 8.8-inch infotainment display, connectivity for Apple CarPlay® as well as Android Auto™, 14-speaker Bose® surround-sound system, remote start, and more.
Prestige
Adds ventilated front seats with 12-way power adjust feature, heads-up display, and more.
Competition
Adds a supercharged V6 engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, premium leather upholstery, sport suspension system, Quattro, and more.
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5 reasons to buy the 2017 Audi A6
1. Versatile for business and family
The duality of this vehicle can't be overlooked. The modern, luxurious styling of the 16.2 ft long sedan is impressive for business folks showing up to meetings or giving clients a ride. After hours, the backseat features two sets of LATCH car-seat connectors for children or space for your ride-along canine companion. Versatility abounds in the 2017 Audi A6.
2. Modern tech options
Need to be connected? For a 2017 model, the Audi A6 keeps up with newer vehicles in its class. Smartphone connectivity via both Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ are available, along with dual cabin screens for information and infotainment. Love to crank the tunes? A bumping 10-speaker audio system comes standard. Upgrade to the Premium Plus trim and you'll get a 14-speaker Bose® surround-sound system.
3. Sporty drive time
Hit the gas and you might just think you're on a racetrack with the standard turbo-four engine and seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. There's also an option to upgrade to a 4.0L V8 engine on the Premium Plus and Prestige trims. For a sedan, this vehicle can move. You'll look forward to those highway merge lanes and long stretches of the interstate when tucked behind the wheel of the 2017 Audi A6.
4. Upscale cabin features
Once you step inside the 2017 Audi A6, you'll realize the sharp exterior styling continues throughout the interior. The base trim offers leather upholstery, heated front seats, a sunroof, a five-inch information display, a seven-inch infotainment screen, and so much more to impress on date night or make that next business trip a breeze.
5. Plenty of cargo room
You might be wondering if this vehicle can also handle weekend getaway luggage or a family-size grocery haul. The answer is yes. You get 14.1 cu ft of space in the car's rear trunk and the option to lay down the back seats if you have longer objects to stow like skis or walking poles for your next outdoor adventure.
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The base trim 2017 Genesis G80 features:
Heated eight-way power-adjustable front seats
Leather upholstery
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The newly redesigned 2017–2020 BMW 5 Series is a sports car pretending to be a sedan, with a selection of stout engines, nimble handling, seating for five, and a huge 18.7 cu-ft trunk. The base engine is a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder making 248 hp, while higher trims carry the turbo 3.0L straight-six shared with the BMW Z4 sports car. The xDrive all-wheel drive system is optional on base trims and standard on higher trim models.
All 2017–2020 BMW 5 Series come equipped with:
10.3-inch navigation/infotainment screen
Dual-zone automatic climate control
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All of the following features come standard on 2017–2019 Cadillac CTSs:
Eight-way power front seats
Paddle shifters
Bose 11-speaker surround-sound audio system
Bluetooth connectivity and smartphone integration
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Audi A6 an overall reliability rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Audi A6 28th out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Cars.
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Premium Plus 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- BOSE Sound System
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Automated Cruise Control
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Rear Sunshade
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
252
Torque (ft-lbs)
273
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
19.8
Wheelbase
114.6"
Overall length
194.2"
Width
73.8"
Height
57.8"
Leg room
F 41.3"/R 37.4"
Head room
F 37.2"/R 37.8"
Front tires
P245/45HR18
Rear tires
P245/45HR18
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2017 Audi A6 FAQ
Yes, the Audi A6 does zero to 62 mph in a fast 8.1 seconds and tops out at 153 mph.
No, the Audi A6 does not have a V8. It comes standard with a V6 engine. However, the 2017 Audi S6 features a 450-hp V8 with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and Quattro.
All V6-powered 2017 Audi A6 models come with AWD.
More about the 2017 Audi A6
Exterior colors:
Brilliant Black
Florett Silver Metallic
Glacier White Metallic
Havanna Black Metallic
Ibis White
Java Brown Metallic
Matador Red Metallic
Moonlight Blue Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Oolong Gray Metallic
Tornado Gray Metallic
Interior colors:
Atlas Beige
Black
Flint Gray
Nougat Brown
Interior details
The 2017 Audi A6 offers seating for five in an elegant cabin featuring leather upholstery throughout accented with wood and metal trim. The driver and front-seat passenger enjoy heated, power-adjustable seats. Dual-zone climate control keeps riders cozy from front to back. Upgrade to the Competition trim to enjoy quilted leather with the option for sporty red stitching. As a bonus, the rear seats fold down, creating an ample 35.1 cu ft of room for suitcases and shopping bags.
Child seat details
The 2017 Audi A6 can accommodate five passengers. In the back row, you'll find two sets of LATCH car-seat connectors recessed in plastic housings for the youngest family members' car seats in the outermost seats. In the center, there's a top tether anchor. Depending on the brand, size, and model of child seat, most forward and rear-facing seats will fit into the 2017 Audi A6. Consider doing a practice fit when scheduling a test drive to ensure your current car seats seats will work.
Performance
The 2017 Audi A6 offers powerful acceleration thanks to the standard 252-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine and seven-speed automatic transmission with quick-shifting. You'll merge into highway traffic at a sweet zero to 60 rate of around 6.2 seconds when behind the wheel of the Premium Plus trim with Quattro AWD. The top-tier Competition trim can bury the needle at 130 mph and manage a zero to 60 in a stunning estimated 5.1 seconds. (All according to the manufacturer, when new.)
Emissions
According to EPA estimates, the four-cylinder 2.0L turbo AWD 2017 Audi A6's tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions are 317 grams per mile. The Quattro configuration bumps up to 353 grams per mile. The V6, 3.0L trim with Quattro clocks in at 376 grams per mile.
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