Audi S6

Overview: Is the Audi S6 a good luxury mid-size sedan?

The Audi S6 is a great choice for a luxury mid-size sedan that blends comfort and luxury with performance. As the hotter version of the Audi A6, the Audi S6 higher levels of performance with its more powerful engine. However, the extra spice that Audi put into the S6 literally comes with a higher price. Some find the exterior styling of the S6 too subdued and its cargo space quite lacking.

Note: Equipment, features, and trims can vary by model year. Always confirm these details when looking for a used Audi S6 for sale.

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Key Features

The Audi S6 offers:

• A powerful turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 engine
• Audi's Virtual Cockpit Plus and 10.1-inch touchscreen
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto smartphone integration
• An adaptive sport air suspension system
• An available automatic rear emergency braking
• An optional 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system

Trims

The 2024 Audi S6 is available in three trim levels: the base Premium, the well-appointed Premium Plus and the heavily loaded Prestige.

Comfort, Technology & Cargo

The Audi S6 delivers high levels of comfort when needed. Its seats are supportive and accommodating during long drives. Its power-adjustable heated front seats boosts the comfort zone, as is the standard four-zone automatic climate control. The optional adaptive sport suspension offers exceptional ride.

Tech elements are plentiful inside the Audi S6, although most of the higher-end ones are offered as optional. Standard tech features include 10.1-inch touchscreen, navigation system, satellite radio, Wi-Fi hotspot, as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. Remote start is available on all Audi models.

Storage in the Audi S6 is quite lacking, as it only offers 13.7 cubic feet of trunk space. Interior storage is also quite lacking.

How It Drives

The Audi S6 comes with a turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 engine delivering 444 hp and 442 lb-ft of torque, as mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and Audi's Quattro all-wheel-drive system. This Audi S6 hp rating is enough to easily pass other vehicles on the road. The Audi S6 0-60 mph sprint time is remarkable at more than four seconds.

Safety

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named the Audi A6 as Top Safety Pick in 2021. Although the award belongs to another car, the Audi S6 should exhibit the same levels of safety since it is based on the A6. Nevertheless, the Audi S6 boasts a long list of active and passive safety features.

Reviews

Audi S6 review from consumers at Edmunds gave the large sedan a fairly high rating of 4.3/5 stars. Around 67% and 33% of consumer reviews gave the Audi S6 5-star and 4-star ratings, respectively. They cited the mid-size luxury sedan’s impeccable quality, sharp handling, and comfortable ride.

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Audi S6 FAQs

Is the Audi S6 a fast car?

The Audi S6 is a fast car that can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 155 mph.

Which Audi S6 has a V8?

The previous C7 generation of Audi S6 featured V8 engines. Meanwhile, Audi S6 V10 models have been long gone, and the engine were fitted in much older Audi S6 Avant models. Interesting, Audi S6 TDI exhaust units were found to be fake.

Is the Audi S6 supercharged?

The 2.9-liter V-6 engine of the Audi S6 is twin-turbocharged and boasts of an electric supercharger for extra boost.

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