The 2.0-litre diesel Audi A6 (the 40 TDI) is a tad slow off the mark, but only because its standard seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox hesitates when you put your foot down. Even so, once you’re rolling and the gearbox has woken up, the A6 is plenty brisk enough and will outperform its rivals from 30-70mph. Its 7.4sec 0-62mph sprint time is about the same as the BMW 5 Series 520d and the Mercedes E-Class 220d.
If petrol is your chosen fuel, the 2.0-litre 40 TFSI goes without the 12V system but still feels similar to the 40 TDI, despite having less low-down torque. Meanwhile, the petrol 45 TFSI gains 60bhp over the 40 TFSI and, as such, feels much quicker, covering the same sprint in 6.0sec. It still suffers from the same gearbox hesitation, but pulls much harder once it gets going.
Audi's mid-size luxury sedan is essentially unchanged for 2023. Its styling, powertrain, and chassis tuning all carry over from last year's model. The Convenience package on base Premium models now includes adaptive cruise control while the top-line Prestige trim receives a remote parking feature as standard. That model can also now be ordered with a black suede headliner.
If you’re looking for a posh saloon car with plenty of high-tech features and one seriously spacious cabin, then the Audi A6 should be right at the top of your shopping list.
It’ll appeal if you’re looking for something that looks a bit sporty, too – especially the A6 S Line versions. These add some more aggressive bumpers to the Audi’s already crease-ridden bodywork which helps it look more assertive than the swoopy Mercedes E-Class and the slightly unassuming BMW 5 Series.
Whichever Audi A6 you pick, you’ll get a super-posh interior that feels more like a swanky cocktail bar than the Mercedes E-Class’ country-club cabin. It’s packed with plush materials, stylish glossy trims and large infotainment displays, through which you’ll control the car’s standard sat-nav, smartphone mirroring and even the climate control systems. The latter looks far more futuristic than a set of old-fashioned button and knobs, but it can be a little tricky to use on the move.
You won’t have any trouble getting comfortable in the Audi A6’s cabin, though. There’s absolutely loads of space for tall drivers to stretch out and the seats and steering wheel get plenty of adjustment as standard.
Every Audi A6 comes with some form of hybrid power, though in the case of the non-plug-in models it’s more of a gentle helping hand. With the 2.0-litre petrol 40 and 45 TFSI versions, and the 40 TDI turbodiesel with its 2.0-litre motor, the electric power helps the Audi cruise at speeds between 34mph-99mph without using any fuel. For the sort of higher mileage business drivers the A6 attracts, that’s a big help.
The result of this is the 40 TFSI model with its 204bhp 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine can average 40mpg. It gives out 162g/km of carbon dioxide emissions, so it’s on a par with similar models from BMW and Mercedes when it comes to company car and road taxes.
The rest of the A6 engine line-up comes with Quattro four-wheel drive as standard. This means the 45 TFSI that shares the same engine as the 40 TFSI, but with more power, manages 0-60mph in 6.0 seconds rather than 7.3. The pay-off is a reduction to 37mpg and 173g/km of emissions. The 45 TFSI also takes a hit with higher road tax in the first year.
A lot of business users will still consider the 40 TDI with its 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine. It has 204bhp on hand to give 0-60 in 7.4 seconds, and can deliver an average economy of 50mpg and 147g/km CO2. That’s a little behind its opposite number from the BMW 5 Series range, but not enough to make a significant difference.
Audi also offers a plug-in hybrid A6 with the 50 TFSIe. It uses a 2.0-litre petrol engine and electric motor to produce a combined 299bhp. That equates to 0-60 in 6.2 seconds for very brisk acceleration, yet this A6 also delivers just 27g/km of carbon dioxide emissions to qualify for zero road tax and lower company car levies. Drive the TFSIe to make the most of its battery power and you could see 235mpg, which is around 30mph better than a BMW 530e. However, the BMW plug-in model has a longer EV battery range of up to 37 miles compared to the Audi’s 32 miles.
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