2022 Audi A6

　　

2022 Audi A6 Review

byChristian WardlawCorrespondent

　　Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at zzdcar and was the first editor-in-chief of zzdcar.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.

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　　Travis Langness has worked in the automotive industry since 2011. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career.

　　One of our favorite midsize luxury sedans, the 2022 Audi A6 exudes style, technology and performance in equal measure. This year, updates underscore the A6's tech-forward stance. Every 2022 A6 has standard next-generation Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus digital instrumentation and expanded infotainment functions. The A6 also adds wireless Android Auto smartphone compatibility to sit alongside wireless Apple CarPlay, and expanded Amazon Alexa integration is offered through Audi Connect Prime and Plus service subscriptions.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Audi A6 Premium 4dr Sedan AWD w/45 TFSI (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$175/mo  for A6 Premium

　　A6 Premium

　　Premium 4dr Sedan AWD w/45 TFSI (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM) - $55,900 MSRPPremium 4dr Sedan AWD w/55 TFSI (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM) - $59,800 MSRPPremium Plus 4dr Sedan AWD w/45 TFSI (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM) - $59,800 MSRPPremium Plus 4dr Sedan AWD w/55 TFSI (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM) (Most Popular) - $63,700 MSRPPrestige 4dr Sedan AWD w/55 TFSI (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM) - $69,500 MSRP

　　vs

　　$198/mo

　　Avg. Large Car

　　The technology upgrades, along with safety enhancements and broader availability of the popular Black Optic Sport package, keep the Audi A6 competitive against the recently refreshed BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Be sure to read our full Expert Rating of the A6, and if you're interested in one of the variants of this car, we review the A6 Allroad wagon, the RS 6 Avant wagon and the S6 sport sedan separately.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Great

　　8.2

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

9.0/10

　　How does the A6 drive? Because it's available with summer tires, the A6 can produce impressive grip and, when equipped with the turbocharged V6, rapid acceleration. Our test A6 sprinted from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds, which is among the quickest in the segment.

　　Precise controls are one of the A6's hallmarks. Our test car delivered linear braking response and stopped from 60 mph in only 103 feet. The A6 has astonishingly high handling limits for such a big car, especially considering it's the A6, not the S6. At high speeds, there's ample capability to get you around long sweeping corners. It copes well with quick changes of direction too.

　　

Comfort

7.5/10

　　How comfortable is the A6? While the A6 is certainly comfortable, our test car made some compromises for performance. The lowered sport suspension and 21-inch wheels gave it a fairly stiff ride and introduced some road noise.

　　Otherwise, the front seats are extremely comfortable and the climate controls work quickly. Small bumps that would normally be shrugged off made their way into the cabin, even though they weren't entirely harsh. Comfort levels are acceptable, but we'd recommend skipping the sport suspension and 21-inch wheels if comfort is a priority.

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