2023 Audi A6

The 2023 Audi A6 is basically offered in three trim options, the 2L inline 4 turbocharged Audi A6 45 TFSI and the 3L turbocharged V6 Audi A6 55 TFSI. The Audi A6 45 TFSI is available in two trim options, the Premium and the Premium Plus whereas the Audi A6 55 TFSI is available in three trim options namely the Premium, the Premium Plus, and the Prestige. The Premium trim for the 45 TFSI comes loaded with lots of creature comfort and driver aids. The Premium trim also gets some driver assistance systems like Audi Pre-Sense emergency braking system, lane departure warning system, and rear and front parking sensors. The Premium trims get 19-inch alloy wheels. The Premium Plus trim builds on the features of the premium trim including the convenience package along with extra features like upgraded LED headlights along with the top-of-the-line 16-speaker Bang and Olufsen sound system. The Prestige trim is only available for the 55 TFSI model which builds up on the features of the Premium Plus trim along with the executive package. 

Audi provides few packages trimwise to improve the comfort creatures and driver assistance systems which are listed below.

Convenience package @ $ 2,300 MSRP available for Premium trim only

• Adaptive cruise assist with lane guidance
• Audi phone box with wireless charging and signal booster
• Audi side assist with pre-sense rear
• Heated steering wheel
• Top view camera system with Virtual 360 view

Executive package @ $ 2,250 MSRP available for Premium Plus trim only

• Ambient LED interior lighting package - multicolor
• Four-zone automatic climate control
• Front seats with ventilation and 4-way power lumbar
• Heated rear seats
• Power trunk open and close

Luxury package @ $ 2,850 MSRP available for Prestige trim only

• Valcona or Milano leather interior
• Extended leather package (dash, armrests, center console)
• Individual contour front seats with massage function
• Passenger seat memory

Black Optic sport package @ $ 1,800 MSRP available for all trims

• 20" 5-V-spoke-star design wheels, titanium finish with all-season tires
• Sport suspension
• High-gloss black exterior elements

We recommend

We recommend the Audi 55 TFSI Premium Plus trim with the optional executive package as it adds all the comfort creatures and driving aids which provides a balance between safety, luxury and performance. The 55 TFSI also provides a bigger V6 engine which makes the drive more fun. The Black optic sport package is mandatory on all trims as it adds bigger wheels and a sport-tuned suspension which enhances the handling. Aside from the powerful, smooth engine, this model has a number of appealing amenities that will appeal to luxury consumers, like a 360-degree camera system, an adaptive cruise control system, a wireless smartphone charging pad, and a Bang & Olufsen audio system. 

The 2023 Audi A6 45 TFSI comes equipped with a 2-liter inline 4 turbocharged engine with a mild hybrid system which gives a power output of 261 hp and 273 lb-ft. A 3.0L V6 engine generates 335 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque and can complete the 0 to 60 MPH run in 5.1 seconds, both the engine are mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that provides super quick gear changes and helps the car stay in the rev range thereby enhancing acceleration. This mid-size car can be transported around town with ease using both of its engines with more than adequate power. The total power is delivered to the wheels through the Quattro all-wheel drive power train which provides immense traction and aids acceleration. This aids the car to have enough power under all driving conditions and makes the lane changes and overtaking cakewalk. The Audi manages to reach the 60-mile-per-hour mark in 5.8 seconds while reaching the quarter-mile mark in a respectable 14.6 seconds. The top speed of the car is limited to 130 miles per hour.

The Audi A6 is quite quick despite of the 2-liter engine option. The 2022 Genesis G80 reaches the 0 to 60 MPH run in 5.7 seconds which is the fastest among the competitors, but it is powered by a comparatively bigger 2.5 L engine. The Audi in that respect is quicker than the Mercedes which takes 6.1 seconds to complete the 0 to 60 MPH and the BMW which takes 5.9 seconds to reach the 60 MPH mark. The Genesis is faster on the quarter-mile run as well with a timing of 14.1 seconds, while the Audi A6 sedan takes 14.6 seconds. The exact quarter-mile timing of the Mercedes and the BMW is not yet known. All the vehicles have the same top speed of 130 miles per hour due to the regulations. 

2023 Audi A6 Ride and Handling

The 2023 Audi A6 is equipped with an electromechanical power steering system which gives the Audi great handling. The Quattro all-wheel drive powertrain provides immense traction and thereby surprising agility and eagerness around the corners and bends. The A6 is also loaded with a five-link independent suspension in the front along with a five-arm independent suspension in the rear which provides fantastic ride quality along with great stability at high speed. Audi is very well equipped in every aspect thereby providing a very comfortable ride along with surprisingly agile and eager handling which makes it a delight to drive. The Quattro AWD also makes it more equipped to deal with tougher road conditions, especially during the colder months. The Optional black optic package adds the sport-tuned suspension that lowers the ride height by 20 mm which enhances the handling of the vehicle, especially cornering and high-speed stability. 

2023 Audi A6 Braking performance

The 2023 Audi A6 has been armed with 13.3 inches ventilated disc with 4 piston caliper in the front along with 13 inches ventilated disc with a single-piston caliper in the rear. The vehicle is equipped with 4-channel ABS with electronic brake force distribution and brake assist that uses the ABS technology to deliver braking force according to the pedal input of the driver. The curb weight of the Audi A6 is 4,101 lbss and it boasts one of the best-in-class stopping distances of only 103 feet while panic braking from 60 miles per hour to a complete stop. A regenerative braking system, brake assist, automatic emergency braking, hill hold control, and other braking systems are also included. 

In comparison the BMW 530i has the biggest pair of the disc measuring 13.7 inches at the front and rear with 13 inches but that does not implicate the best braking performance. The Mercedes gets the smallest pair of brakes in the class with 12.7 inches discs in the front and 11.8 inches discs in the rear. The Genesis G80 has bigger front discs as compared to the Audi A6 measuring 13.6 inches but smaller rear discs measuring 12.8 inches. The Audi weighs the most, followed by the genesis which weighs 3,957 lbs. The Mercedes and the BMW weigh almost the same with a 2 lbs weight gap. The Audi A6 performs way better than the BMW despite having more curb weight and smaller brakes, the Audi has a stopping distance of 103 ft as compared to the 108 ft of the BMW.

The 2023 Audi A6 is equipped with a 2L turbocharged inline 4 mild hybrid engine that generates 261 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque, taking into account that the car weighs 4,101 pounds it would be immature to expect a hybrid level fuel efficiency however the 2023 Audi A6 TFSI 45 returns a pretty decent mileage of 24 MPG in the city, 31 MPG on the highway along with an overall decent mileage of 27 MPG under combined driving conditions. The car is armed with a best-in-class 19.3-gallon fuel tank which provides it with a best-in-class range of 463 miles in the city, 598 miles on the highway along with a combined range of 521 miles. On the other hand , the 3.0L V6 engine gets an EPA estimate of 21 MPG in the city, 30 MPG on the highway, and 24 MPG combined which results in 579 miles on the highway.

The BMW 5 series is way more fuel efficient than its competitors with fuel economy figures of 25 MPG in the city and 33 MPG in the highway along with a best in class combined mileage of 28 MPG. The Mercedes and the Genesis are equally fuel efficient in the city with a fuel efficiency number of 23 MPG, but the Genesis G80 leads in terms of highway fuel economy of 32 MPG as compared to the Mercedes E350 fuel estimate of 31 MPG on the highway. The Genesis G80 has the smallest tank in comparison while the Audi A6 has the largest fuel tank. The Audi A6 also boasts the best in class range due to the bigger fuel tank. While comparing all the statistics we can say that the BMW 530i is a much better fuel-efficient vehicle in its class.

The interior design of the Audi A6 is lustrous, ultra-modern, and accessible, and is available in three color options. Premium quality materials are used inside the cabin which is put together nicely. The leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel which is power adjustable adds to the comfort of the cabin. All the trims of the Audi A6 are equipped with leather upholstery along with heated seats and a panoramic sunroof that adds to the airiness of the cabin. The dark brown walnut wood inlays along with the illuminated vanity mirrors add to the luxurious feeling inside the cabin. The Audi A6 comes equipped with a three-zone climate control which is controlled by the touch screen integrated into the dashboard. The use of the touch screen can be distracting and the feel needs some time to get used to. The car has a seating capacity of five people and there is enough space for the front and the rear passengers. The Audi A6 gets trunk capacity of 13.7 cu-ft, which might not be the best n class but still serves its purpose.

All the competitors in the list have a spacious ultra comfortable feature-rich cabin. The Genesis has the most amount of space on offer with its best-in-class legroom in front measuring 42.5 inches and 38.7 inches in the rear as well. After the Genesis, the Mercedes offers the most spacious front row with a legroom of 41.7 inches while the Audi A6 offers the most space in the rear measuring 37.4 inches. The BMW has the biggest trunk space of 18.7 cu-ft. The Audi A6 comes second with 13.7 cu-ft of cargo space. The Mercedes E350 trunk space and the Genesis G80 have identical trunk space of 13.1 cu.-ft.

Some of the key features of the interior are

• Three-zone automatic climate control
• Electrically powered panoramic sunroof
• Light cloth headliner
• Three color options for interior
• Auto dimming rear view mirror with integrated compass
• Power adjustable steering wheel
• Leather wrapped gear shifter
• Power assisted trunk lid opener
• Leather upholstery
• Heated front seats 

How Intuitive is the 2023 Audi A6 infotainment system?

In this version of the A6, Audi's well-known MMI touchscreen infotainment interface receives a significant upgrade. Instead of using a click-wheel controller on the center console, it now has menus that can be changed so that users can configure the home screen according to their preferences. Standard features include a 10.1-inch display, navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and onboard Wi-Fi. The dual-screen infotainment system is paired with a 10-speaker standard audio system along with an option to upgrade to a top of the line 16 speaker Bang and Olufsen audio system. The Audi connect feature allows the user to access voice-activated command features thereby making the use of the infotainment way easier. All the trims get the option of a wireless charging pad with a signal booster. The optional head-up display which is a standard feature in the Prestige trim allows displaying of key important information on the windscreen which is immensely helpful.

Some of the key infotainment features are

• 12.3-inch configurable digital display instrument cluster
• Navigation
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Audi Connect
• Wireless optional charging pad with signal booster
• 10 speaker sound system
• 10.1-inch touch screen infotainment system
• Bluetooth and SiriusXM

The Audi A6 is a very handsome looking sedan with its aggressively styled sophisticated bodylines. The car sits smartly on the 19-inch double-spoke design bi-color wheels. The Audi A6 is available in nine color options along with a custom color option. Out of the 9 color option the Brilliant Black and Ibis White color is available without any further charge, rest all the metallic colors are chargeable. The car features Full LED headlights which are smartly incorporated into the quarter panels. The rear taillights have got LED indicators integrated with them. The size of the grille varies with the size of the engine. The Front grille gets chrome accents with the Audi logo on it. The Audi has a curb weight of 4,101 lbs and measures 194.4 inches in length, 74.3 inches in breadth, and 57.4 inches in height. The Audi has a ground clearance of 4.2 inches and a wheelbase of 115.1 inches.

According to the exterior dimension table it is quite evident that the 2023 Audi A6 is the heaviest of the lot closely followed by Genesis G80 which weighs 3,957 lbs. The BMW and the Mercedes E class weigh almost the same. The Mercedes has the least ground clearance of 3.8 inches whereas the BMW and the Genesis have the highest ground clearance of 5.5 inches. The Audi A6 has the shortest wheelbase measuring 115.1 inches, whereas the Genesis G80 has the longest wheelbase of 118.5 inches. The BMW has a shorter wheelbase as compared to the Genesis measuring 117.1 inches while the wheelbase of the Mercedes is more similar to the Audi measuring 115.7 inches. The Genesis is the longest vehicle measuring 196.7 inches, whereas the Mercedes is the shortest vehicle with a length of 194.3 inches.

Some of the key exterior attributes are

• LED taillights with integrated indicators
• LED headlights
• Heated ORVM which are Auto dimming with memory functions
• Concealed exhaust tailpipes
• Heat insinuating side and rear windows
• Aluminium exterior window surrounds

The 2023 Audi A6 has not yet been tested by the NHTSA and the IIHS however it is based on the 2021 Audi A6 which received “five-star” rating by the NHTSA along with overall “Good” by the IIHS and was selected as the “Top Safety Pick +” thereby making it one of the safest vehicles on the road and also indicating that the car has brilliant build quality. The car features a lot of creature comfort and standard driver aids. There are lots of active and passive safety features that come as standard. The car gets many airbags for driver and passenger safety. 

Some of the key safety features are

• Audi Pre-sense front collision mitigation system
• Lane departure warning
• Lane keep assist
• Blind spot monitoring and warning
• Front cross-traffic warning
• Tire pressure monitoring system 
• Adaptive cruise control

2023 Audi A6 vs 2023 BMW 530i

The 2023 Audi A6 is slightly costlier as compared to the BMW 530i. The Audi and the BMW both are equipped with engines of similar size, however, the Audi A6 generates more power as compared to the BMW and it results in a faster 0 to 60 MPH run. The BMW scores on practicality big time when we consider the cargo storage area and is marginally more fuel efficient as compared to the Audi A6 sedan but the Audi has a better range due to its bigger gas tank. The real edge that Audi A6 has over BMW is that it is equipped with an AWD drive train which makes it more suitable in all weather conditions. The Final call is with the customer. 

2023 Audi A6 vs 2023 Mercedes E350

The Mercedes-Benz E350 and the Audi, both are equipped with the same size engine, however, Audi A6 generates more power which translates to a better 0 to 60 MPH time. The Audi is more fuel efficient as compared to the Mercedes in the city, however, on the highway, both machines are equally fuel-efficient. The Mercedes is definitely more luxurious as compared to the Audi, but the Audi has a bigger cargo space on offer along with the AWD drive train which makes it more suitable in all weather and road conditions. Considering the small price difference we are definitely more inclined toward the Audi A6 sedan. 

2023 Audi A6 vs 2022 Genesis G80

The Genesis G80 is way more powerful due to the bigger engine and is able to reach 0 to 60 MPH and the quarter-mile mark quicker as compared to the Audi A6 sedan. The Genesis G80 also offers better interiors with a sophisticated infotainment system. It also offers a more spacious cabin, but the Audi A6 has a better cargo space on offer. The Audi is more fuel efficient in the city while the Genesis is more fuel-efficient on the highway, but the Audi A6 has a better range due to the larger fuel tank. The Genesis is also cheaper as compared to the Audi but the Audi is equipped with an AWD powertrain. The final choice depends on the customer.

The 2023 Audi A6 is the flag bearer model of the luxury sedan class of the Audi lineup for all the right reasons. The car scores highly in safety, comfort, performance, and practicality. The car has one of the best cabins along with lots of creature comforts and driver aids. This is the only car that comes with a standard AWD system which makes it immensely fun to drive and more practical during the colder months because the legendary Quattro system is quite capable of maintaining traction in snowy and muddy conditions. The vehicle is quite a fuel-efficient machine that is equipped with a big enough gas tank to give it a decent enough range. The boot space is adequate if not large enough. The Audi A6 is a very good-looking car, so anybody who can afford the price tag should definitely give the 2023 Audi A6 a consideration.