2023 Audi A6 Sedan

　　

2023 Audi A6 Review

byBrian WongSenior Reviews Editor

　　Brian Wong has worked in the automotive industry since 2010, writing over 1,000 car-related articles and testing and reviewing hundreds of vehicles over the course of career. Brian is a senior reviews editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to Cars.com, Motor Authority and Green Car Reports. Brian has also been featured on MotorWeek as an expert for several car comparisons. He loves convertibles (the smaller the better) and hates paying for parking, so Los Angeles is both the right and wrong city for him.

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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.

　　The Audi A6 is a well-rounded midsize luxury sedan that excels in a wide range of categories. It is comfortable and refined but still agile enough to engage the driver. And the A6 comes with a technology-rich and well-appointed interior, befitting its premium status (and price tag). For 2023 changes are minimal, with a few option packages gaining an item or two, but the A6 stays mostly static in anticipation of a potential 2024 launch of the new A6 e-tron electric sedan.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 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

　　$174/mo  for A6 Premium

　　A6 Premium

　　Premium 4dr Sedan AWD w/45 TFSI (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM) - $56,900 MSRPPremium 4dr Sedan AWD w/55 TFSI (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM) - $60,800 MSRPPremium Plus 4dr Sedan AWD w/45 TFSI (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM) (Most Popular) - $60,800 MSRPPremium Plus 4dr Sedan AWD w/55 TFSI (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM) - $64,700 MSRPPrestige 4dr Sedan AWD w/55 TFSI (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM) - $70,500 MSRP

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　　$198/mo

　　Avg. Large Car

　　The A6 only represents the tip of the iceberg for this lineup. If you want more performance, Audi offers the S6 sedan or the bonkers S6 wagon. There's even an off-road version, the S6, each of which we cover separately here at zzdcar.

　　Though this generation of the A6 has been on sale since 2019, it maintains a fresh look and feel thanks to a timeless exterior design and modern interior. The available Virtual Cockpit Plus offers a high degree of customization for the instrument cluster, with a dual-screen setup on the center console housing the multimedia and climate controls. The quality of materials is also impressive, and that combined with a quiet interior and smooth ride give the A6 a genuinely luxurious atmosphere. It's also surprisingly agile for a large sedan, though if you want acceleration to match its handling prowess consider the optional turbocharged V6.

　　These attributes make the A6 a potent competitor to segment mainstays like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5 Series. See below for our Expert Rating and to learn more about the 2023 A6's trim levels and features.

　　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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