2023 Audi A6 review
Audi A6 highlights
Customer rating
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Pros
- Smooth and quiet ride
- Wide range of engine choices
- All-wheel drive is standard
Cons
- Infotainment system takes patience to master
- Trunk volume is mid-pack among midsize luxury sedans
- Exterior might be too understated for some
Mileage (EPA estimate)
21 city, 30 highway, 24 combined
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The Audi A6 is suave, sophisticated, and packed with technology
The 2023 Audi A6 is a midsize luxury sedan with a sophisticated look and demeanor. Thanks to its standard all-wheel drive, the A6 has excellent grip in all weather conditions. Direct rivals include the BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Lexus ES, and Genesis G80.
The A6 is available with enticing powertrains, including the standard 261-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder and a turbocharged V6. High-performance versions, including the S6 and RS 6, have even more power, and are covered separately, as is the off-road-themed A6 Allroad, designed for those who prefer outdoorsy adventures.
Available larger wheels and sport suspension settings firm up the otherwise supple ride, though not to the point that the A6 loses its composure on anything but perfectly smooth roads. Inside, the A6’s cabin is packed with tech and touchscreens that can seem intimidating at first but become logical and easy to use over time. The optional and futuristic Virtual Cockpit lets you customize the digital gauge cluster to display all sorts of useful information, such as navigation commands and music settings.
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What is new for the 2023 Audi A6?
- A6 trims have been upgraded with Automated Parking, Satellite Radio Ready, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto as standard equipment this year.
- Heated Steering Wheel features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Premium Plus trim now comes with Bang & Olufsen Audio as standard equipment.
2023 Audi A6 trims
Premium:
- 261-hp, 273-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- 335-hp, 369-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- Rear Defroster
- Cruise Control
- Leather Seats
- Power Seats
- Memory Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
- View our Audi A6 Premium inventory
Premium Plus:
- Includes all features available on the Premium
- Automated Cruise Control
- Bang & Olufsen Audio
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Prestige:
- Includes all features available on the Premium Plus
- Automated Parking
- A/C Seats
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Head Up Display
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
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What We Like
Turbocharged engines: Even with its base turbo-four, the A6 gets down the road quickly and efficiently, returning an EPA-estimated 27 mpg combined city/highway average. The punchier 335-hp turbo V6 is tempting, in part because it delivers speedier acceleration and a still reasonable 24 mpg combined rating.
Cabin trim and design: Audi crafts some very stylish and well-organized cabins, and the A6 ranks among its best efforts. There is more than enough headroom and legroom, the trim pieces look top-notch, and the tech features add a futuristic touch.
Sophisticated ride and handling: The A6 wafts down the road and its agile handling makes it easy to place exactly where you want it. Cool and collected, the A6 is a four-wheeled stress reliever thanks to its refined driving manners.
What Needs Improvement
Tech takes practice: If there is one drawback to the A6’s high degree of onboard technology, it’s that it takes practice to get accustomed to all the various commands and menus. Once familiar, the controls are intuitive. But there is a definite learning curve.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
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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 4WD/AWD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- 4WD/AWD
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Bang & Olufsen Audio
- Bluetooth Technology
- Front Seat Heaters
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- A/C Seat(s)
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Rear Seat Heaters
Drive Wheels
All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
261
Torque (ft-lbs)
273
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
19.3
Wheelbase
115.1"
Overall length
194.4"
Width
74.3"
Height
57.4"
Leg room
F 41.3"/R 37.4"
Head room
F 38"/R 38.1"
Front tires
P245/45HR19
Rear tires
P245/45HR19
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2023 Audi A6 FAQ
The 2023 Audi A6 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Premium Plus : 23 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- Premium : 23 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- Prestige : 21 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
The Audi A6 received a rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks the Audi A6 as 27 out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Car
Here is what's new for the 2023 Audi A6:
- Automated Parking
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
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