2024 Audi A6 Sedan

　　

2024 Audi A6 Review

byJosh JacquotCorrespondent

　　Josh Jacquot is an automotive journalist at zzdcar.

　　From the outside, the 2024 Audi A6 plays the role of the stoic German sedan perfectly. Its subtle but attractive form blends seamlessly with traffic and won't raise an eyebrow at the country club. But from the inside, the midsize Audi is anything but subtle. Its tech-rich cabin is punctuated by two large screens, perfectly stitched leather and precise secondary controls. Opulence and exacting finishes demonstrate a commitment to luxury not present in a comparable BMW 5 Series. And to top it off, it drives well.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2024 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

　　$172/mo  for A6 Premium

　　A6 Premium

　　Premium 4dr Sedan AWD w/45 TFSI (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM) - $57,300 MSRPPremium 4dr Sedan AWD w/55 TFSI (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM) - $61,800 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) - $65,300 MSRPPrestige 4dr Sedan AWD w/55 TFSI (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM) - $70,900 MSRP

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　　$198/mo

　　Avg. Large Car

　　

zzdcar spotlight: Refreshed but not as sharp as before

For 2024 Audi renewed the A6's styling with a new front grille and a revised rear diffuser, but unless you're among the Ingolstadt cognoscenti, you won't notice. One change that will matter are the Matrix-design LED headlights (standard on higher trims) that provide greater visibility without blinding oncoming drivers. But several years ago Audi did away with the A6's optional 21-inch wheels and summer tires. Without the assistance of that rolling stock, the A6 lost the performance edge it once had over some competitors. But most people don't buy a car in this class to race up their local mountain road, and the A6 still excels at being a superbly rewarding place to spend time whether you're driving it around town or on a multi-day road trip.

　　

Competitors to consider

The most obvious competitors are the BMW 5 Series and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, which have their crosshairs on the same buyers as the A6 and match its performance, comfort or price, but probably not all three simultaneously. Alternatively, you can spend less and get less with Acura's TLX.

　　

Which A6 does zzdcar recommend?

We think it's worth stepping up to the turbocharged V6-powered A6 55 in the Premium Plus trim. This midlevel model gives ample power as well as adaptive cruise control and a 360–degree camera, which both improve the driving experience, especially in the city.

　　

Audi A6 models

The 2024 Audi A6 is available in Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels, each available with one or more option packages. Audi offers a choice between two engines. The first is A6 45 TFSI that features a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder (261 horsepower, 273 lb-ft) and is available in the Premium and Premium Plus trim levels. The A6 55 TFSI has a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 (335 hp, 369 lb-ft) and is available in all three trim levels. Both engines employ a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, which sends power to all four of the sedan's wheels. Keep reading for more detail on the A6's standard and optional features.

　　Premium

　　Audi equips the A6 Premium with:

　　19-inch wheels LED headlights Leather upholstery Three-zone climate control Power-adjustable, heated front seats Panoramic sunroof 12.3-inch digital instrument panel (Virtual Cockpit Plus) 10.1-inch upper infotainment touchscreen Lower climate and controls touchscreen Wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Navigation systemStandard driver assist features on the A6 include:

　　Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time) Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane) Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking) An optional Convenience package for the Premium includes:

　　Heated steering wheel Wireless charging pad Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front) Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane) Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot) Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the A6 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)Premium Plus

　　This trim builds on the A6 Premium with:

　　Contents of the Convenience package Matrix-design LED headlights Bang & Olufsen premium audio system LED interior lightingThe optional Executive package for the Premium Plus trim bundles:

　　Dual-pane acoustic glass Four-zone climate control Ventilated front seats Four-way power lumbar adjustment for the front seats Heated rear seats Traffic sign recognition Power-operated trunkPrestige

　　Choosing the top-of-the-line A6 Prestige adds:

　　More powerful turbocharged V6 engine Contents of the Executive package Animation for headlights and taillights Rear and rear side window shades Power soft-closing doors Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield) Front cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle ahead of you is about to cross your path while you're moving forward)You can add the Luxury package to the Prestige to get:

　　Upgraded leather upholstery Additional leather trim within the cabin Massaging front seats Passenger seat memory functionAll versions of the 2024 A6 are available with a Black Optic Sport package:

　　Sport suspension with a lower ride height Special 20-inch wheels Gloss black exterior trim

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