INGOLSTADT, Germany: Now in its eighth-generation, the all-new Audi A6 has a stunning arsenal of technology including dynamic all-wheel steering with mild-hybrid engine, all-digital MMI touch response system with Audi connect and a wider array of driver assistance systems.

There are two engine options - one diesel and one petrol.

Paired with a seven-speed S tronic transmission and Audi’s quattro permanent all-wheel drive, the 3.0 TFSI petrol variant is a turbocharged V6 engine that generates 340hp and 500Nm of torque, allowing the business sedan to accelerate to 100km/h in just 5.1 seconds.

Meanwhile, the 3.0 TDI engine variant develops 286hp and 620Nm of torque, and is paired with an eight-speed tiptronic transmission and quattro permanent all-wheel drive.



Both engine options for the new Audi A6 come with Audi’s new mild-hybrid technology (MHEV), where a belt alternator starter (BAS) works together with a lithium-ion battery.

At speeds between 55 and 160km/h, the four-door coupé can coast in freewheeling mode with the engine deactivated and then restarted comfortably via the BAS.

When decelerating, this engine is also able to achieve a recuperation performance of up to 12kW, recharging the lithium-ion battery.

The start-stop function now activates at 22km/h, with the engine getting restarted from standstill predictively as soon as the vehicle in front of the Audi A6 starts moving.

The MHEV technology reduces fuel consumption by up to 0.7 liters per 100km.



In terms of dimensions, the new Audi A6 is 4,939mm long (+7mm longer than its predecessor); 1,886mm wide (12mm wider); and 1,457mm in height (2mm higher).

With the top-of-the-line version, the HD Matrix LED headlights, there are a total of five horizontal lines that form the daytime running light signature, emphasizing the width of the front.

Compared with the outgoing model, it offers more interior space and leg, head and shoulder room.

Boot space is unchanged at 530 litres, but this time, it offers more loading width – two golf bags can be accommodated horizontally.



In the cabin, Audi’s new MMI touch response operating concept replaces the rotary push-button and conventional buttons of before with two large, high-resolution touch displays.

The driver manages the infotainment on the top display, which is displayed over a 10.1-inch screen diagonal screen if MMI navigation plus has been specified; specifying MMI Navigation plus also includes the famed Audi virtual cockpit with a 12.3-inch display.

The bottom 8.6-inch display, located in the console in the centre tunnel, is used for the climate control and for the convenience functions and text input; the driver’s wrist can sit on the selector lever of the automatic transmission.



The all-digital operating system allows central vehicle functions to be placed in the required position in the MMI screen using drag-and-drop – similar to the user experience with smartphone apps.

The MMI touch response operating system with haptic and acoustic feedback provides rapid, intuitive operation; users hear and feel a click as confirmation as soon as their finger triggers a function.

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