Audi A6

Audi has built the A6 since 1994. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 13 of them, from the 1999 Audi A6 to the 2026 Audi A6 TFSI Sedan [US]. Body styles here: Wagon. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.

Built: 1994–today
Brand from: Germany
Part of: Volkswagen Group
Body styles: Wagon
Sold new in: North America, Europe and Asia
In the catalog: 13 cars, 3 of them concepts

How it changed

Power went from 180 hp in the 1999 A6 to 367 hp in the 2026 A6 TFSI Sedan [US]. It got heavier along the way: 1,620 kg for the 1999 car, 1,825 kg for the 2019. The most powerful here is the 2019 Audi A6 at 367 hp (274 kW), more than 77% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2026 Audi A6 TFSI Sedan [US], in 4.7 s.

Every A6 in the catalog

1999 Audi A6

180 hp · 0–62 mph 8.8 s · 1,620 kg

This new Audi A6 moved up a notch in quality, and was marketed in the same categories as the BMW 5-Series and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

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2001 Audi A6 Avant

179 hp · 0–62 mph 9.1 s · 1,730 kg

The C5 saloon variant arrived in mid-1997 in Europe, late 1997 in North America and Australia, and the Avant in 1998.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

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2005 Audi A6L

232 hp · 0–62 mph 6.9 s · 1,745 kg

The A6 C6 was released in 2004. Designed by Walter De Silva, the new model is much longer (492 cm) and features more sophisticated technology.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

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2006 Audi A6 allroad quattro

232 hp · 0–62 mph 6.9 s · 1,745 kg

The very first generation of the allroad quattro proved to be a great success for Audi. Based on the A6 Avant, it has been the big Audi for any road and season since the year 2000.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

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2009 Audi A6 allroad quattro

240 hp · 0–62 mph 6.6 s · 1,760 kg

The optionally-available xenon plus, LED daytime running lights have been redesigned as horizontal strips with 6 LEDs each.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

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2009 Audi A6 Avant

313 hp · 0–62 mph 5.3 s · 1,930 kg

The Audi A6's spacious interior with its clean and elegant contours and perfect craftsmanship is characteristic of this luxury brand.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

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2012 Audi A6 L e-tron Concept

211 hp · 0–62 mph 7.5 s · 1,845 kg

Audi is presenting its first luxury-class e-tron concept car - a technology study known as the Audi A6 L e-tron concept at Auto China 2012 in Beijing. The plug-in hybrid has a powerful drive system that enables a driving range of 80 km (49.71 miles) on pure electric power, and it was specifically designed to fulfill Chinese needs.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2013 Audi A6 allroad quattro

211 hp · 0–62 mph 7.5 s · 1,845 kg

The Audi A6 allroad quattro has a sportily distinctive road stance. It features balanced proportions, sharp lines delineate taut surfaces and the roof line flows into flat D-pillars.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2015 Audi A6 Avant

321 hp · 0–62 mph 5.2 s · 1,975 kg

Photo: NetCarShow

2019 Audi A6

367 hp · 0–62 mph 5.6 s · 1,825 kg

Like the A8 and the A7 Sportback, the new Audi A6 is an expressive ambassador of the new Audi design language.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2021 Audi A6 e-tron Concept

367 hp · 0–62 mph 5.6 s · 1,825 kg

Photo: NetCarShow

2022 Audi A6 Avant e-tron Concept

367 hp · 0–62 mph 5.6 s · 1,825 kg

Looking at the front, it is immediately apparent that the Audi A6 e-tron concept is an electric-powered representative of the brand with the four rings.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2026 Audi A6 TFSI Sedan [US]

367 hp · 0–62 mph 4.7 s

Embodying the most quintessential parts of the Audi brand's DNA, the 2026 A6 Sedan arrives in the U.S. with an all-new modern and sophisticated design inside and out.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

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Specs side by side

Car	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Weight	Engine	Drive	Gearbox	EPA combined
1999 A6	180 hp (134 kW)	273 lb-ft (370 Nm)	8.8 s	139 mph (224 km/h)	1,620 kg (3,571 lb)	2.5 L V6	All Wheel Drive	6-speed manual	19 mpg
2001 A6 Avant	179 hp (133 kW)	273 lb-ft (370 Nm)	9.1 s	137 mph (220 km/h)	1,730 kg (3,814 lb)	2.5 L V6	All Wheel Drive	6-speed manual	18 mpg
2005 A6L	232 hp (173 kW)	332 lb-ft (450 Nm)	6.9 s	153 mph (246 km/h)	1,745 kg (3,847 lb)	3.0 L V6	All Wheel Drive	6-speed manual	19 mpg
2006 A6 allroad quattro	232 hp (173 kW)	332 lb-ft (450 Nm)	6.9 s	153 mph (246 km/h)	1,745 kg (3,847 lb)	3.0 L V6	All Wheel Drive	6-speed manual	21 mpg
2009 A6 allroad quattro	240 hp (179 kW)	369 lb-ft (500 Nm)	6.6 s	155 mph (249 km/h)	1,760 kg (3,880 lb)	3.0 L V6	All Wheel Drive	6-speed manual	21 mpg
2009 A6 Avant	313 hp (233 kW)	479 lb-ft (649 Nm)	5.3 s	155 mph (249 km/h)	1,930 kg (4,255 lb)	3.0 L V6	All Wheel Drive	8-speed automatic (Tiptronic)	21 mpg
2012 A6 L e-tron	211 hp (157 kW)	258 lb-ft (350 Nm)	7.5 s	168 mph (270 km/h)	1,845 kg (4,068 lb)	2.0 L inline-4	Front Wheel Drive	8-speed automatic (tiptronic)	—
2013 A6 allroad quattro	211 hp (157 kW)	258 lb-ft (350 Nm)	7.5 s	168 mph (270 km/h)	1,845 kg (4,068 lb)	2.0 L inline-4	Front Wheel Drive	8-speed automatic (tiptronic)	28 mpg
2015 A6 Avant	321 hp (239 kW)	479 lb-ft (649 Nm)	5.2 s	155 mph (249 km/h)	1,975 kg (4,354 lb)	3.0 L V6	All Wheel Drive	8-speed automatic (tiptronic)	29 mpg
2019 A6	367 hp (274 kW)	369 lb-ft (500 Nm)	5.6 s	155 mph (249 km/h)	1,825 kg (4,023 lb)	2.0 L inline-4	All Wheel Drive	7-speed automatic (S TRONIC)	27 mpg
2021 A6 e-tron	367 hp (274 kW)	369 lb-ft (500 Nm)	5.6 s	155 mph (249 km/h)	1,825 kg (4,023 lb)	2.0 L inline-4	All Wheel Drive	7-speed automatic (S TRONIC)	—
2022 A6 Avant e-tron	367 hp (274 kW)	369 lb-ft (500 Nm)	5.6 s	155 mph (249 km/h)	1,825 kg (4,023 lb)	2.0 L inline-4	All Wheel Drive	7-speed automatic (S TRONIC)	—
2026 A6 TFSI Sedan [US]	367 hp (274 kW)	406 lb-ft (550 Nm)	4.7 s	155 mph (249 km/h)	—	3.0 L V6	All Wheel Drive	7- automatic speed S Tronic DCT	24 mpg

Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.

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