Audi A6 - wikipedia Audi A6 Not to be confused with Maserati A6. Audi A6 Overview Manufacturer Audi AG Production 1994 -- present Body and chassis Class Executive car ( E ) Body style 4 - door saloon / sedan, 5 - door Avant ( estate / wagon ) Layout Longitudinal FF / F4 layout ( quattro ) Chronology Predecessor Audi 100 The Audi A6 is an executive car made by the German automaker Audi, now in its fifth generation. As the successor to the Audi 100, the A6 is manufactured in Neckarsulm, Germany -- and is available in sedan and wagon configurations, the latter marketed by Audi as the Avant. Audi 's internal numbering treats the A6 as a continuation of the Audi 100 lineage, with the initial A6 designated as a member of the C4 - series, followed by the C5, C6, C7 and the C8. The related Audi A7 is essentially a sportback ( fastback ) version of the C7 - series and C8 - series A6, but is marketed under its own separate identity and model designation. All generations of the A6 have offered either front - wheel drive or Torsen - based four - wheel drive -- marketed by Audi as their quattro system. Second - and third - generation A6 models have shared their platform with the company 's Allroad models. Both petrol and diesel versions of the A6 are supplied. A wide range of engines make power units with a capacity of 150 to 333 horsepower. These are inline 4 - cylinder 16 - valve turbocharged engines and more powerful 3 - litre units in a V6 configuration with a mechanical compressor. Contents 1 C4 ( Typ 4A, 1994 -- 1997 ) 1.1 C4 engines 1.2 S6 1.3 Audi S6 PLUS 2 C5 ( Typ 4B, 1997 -- 2004 ) 2.1 S6 and RS6 2.2 allroad quattro ( 1999 -- 2005 ) 2.3 C5 engines 3 C6 ( Typ 4F, 2004 -- 2011 ) 3.1 Initial release 3.2 A6L ( 2005 -- ) 3.3 S6 3.4 A6 allroad quattro ( 2006 -- 2011 ) 3.5 Engines 3.6 Awards 3.7 C6 facelift 3.8 RS6 ( 2008 -- 2010 ) 3.9 A6L 3.10 C6 facelift engines 3.11 Safety 4 C7 ( Typ 4G, 2012 -- 2018 ) 4.1 Initial release 4.2 C7 facelift ( 2015 -- present ) 4.3 A6 hybrid ( 2012 -- present ) 4.4 A6 allroad quattro ( 2012 -- present ) 4.5 A6 L ( 2012 -- present ) 4.6 S6 ( 2012 -- present ) 4.7 A6L e-tron 4.8 A6 Black Edition ( 2013 -- ) 4.9 RS 6 Avant ( 2013 -- ) 4.10 Body styles 4.11 Engines 4.12 Transmissions 4.13 Safety 4.14 Marketing 5 C8 ( 2019 -- present ) 5.1 Engine 5.2 Transmission 5.3 Markets 5.3. 1 North America 5.3. 1.1 Asia 5.3. 2 Europe 6 Use in China 7 References 8 External links C4 ( Typ 4a, 1994 -- 1997 ) First generation ( C4 / 4A ) Overview Production 1994 -- 1997 ( Germany ) 2000 -- 2003 ( China ; FAW - VW ) Assembly Neckarsulm, Germany Monterrey, Mexico Changchun, China ( FAW - VW ) Jakarta, Indonesia ( Garuda Mataram ) Designer Hartmut Warkuss ( 1992 ) Body and chassis Platform Volkswagen Group C4 Related Audi 100 ( 1990 -- 1994 ) Audi S4 ( UrS4 ) ( 1991 -- 1994 ) Audi S6 ( UrS6 ) ( 1994 -- 1997, a renamed Audi S4 ) Powertrain Engine 1.8 L I4 2.0 L I4 2.2 L I5 Turbo 2.3 L I5 2.6 L V6 2.8 L V6 4.2 L V8 1.9 L I4 TDI 2.5 L I5 TDI Transmission 5 - speed manual 6 - speed manual 4 - speed automatic Dimensions Wheelbase 2,760 mm ( 108.7 in ) Length 4,796 mm ( 188.8 in ) Width 1,810 mm ( 71.3 in ) Height saloon : 1,452 mm ( 57.2 in ) Avant : 1,479 mm ( 58.2 in ) Sedan Avant Audi 's executive car was previously named the Audi 100 ( or Audi 5000 in the United States ), and was released in three successive generations ( Audi C1, Audi C2 and Audi C3 ). In 1994, the latest generation ( C4 ) of the Audi 100 received a facelift and was renamed as the Audi A6, to fit in with Audi 's new alphanumeric nomenclature ( as the full - size A8 had just been introduced ). The exterior was changed only slightly from the `` C4 '' Audi 100 -- new front and rear lights, new radiator grille, similarly with chassis and engine and transmission choices. The United Kingdom was the first market to receive the A6, as stock of RHD Audi 100s had run out before expected, and before the rest of mainland Europe. The new engines for the A6 were 1.8 - litre 20v inline four - cylinder, 2.0 - litre 8v inline four - cylinder, 2.6 - litre 12V V6 and 2.8 - litre 30v V6 petrol engines, with the 2.3 - litre inline five engine being dropped on most markets. For the diesel engines, an inline four 1.9 Turbocharged Direct Injection ( TDI ), and the inline five ( R5 ) 2.5 TDI ( 103 kilowatts ( 140 PS ; 138 bhp ) ) were available. Until 1997, the A6 came with several different engines, two of them turbodiesel, and most of them available with Audi 's Torsen - based quattro permanent four - wheel drive system. The A6 was available with saloon and Avant bodies. C4 engines The C4 design was available with the following engines : engine configuration Max. motive power petrol engines 1.8 20v Inline 4 DOHC 92 kW ( 125 PS ; 123 bhp ) 2.0 8v SPFI Inline 4 SOHC 74 kW ( 101 PS ; 99 bhp ) 2.0 8v MPFI Inline 4 SOHC 85 kW ( 116 PS ; 114 bhp ) 2.0 16v Inline 4 DOHC 103 kW ( 140 PS ; 138 bhp ) 2.2 20v Turbo ( S6 ) Inline 5 DOHC 169 kW ( 230 PS ; 227 bhp ) 2.3 10v Inline 5 SOHC 98 kW ( 133 PS ; 131 bhp ) 2.4 12v ( Only in Thailand, for tax reasons ) V6 SOHC 110 kW ( 150 PS ; 148 bhp ) 2.6 12v V6 SOHC 110 kW ( 150 PS ; 148 bhp ) 2.8 12v V6 SOHC 128 kW ( 174 PS ; 172 bhp ) 2.8 30v V6 DOHC 142 kW ( 193 PS ; 190 bhp ) 4.2 32v ( S6 ) V8 DOHC 213 kW ( 290 PS ; 286 bhp ) diesel engines 1.9 TDI 8v Inline 4 SOHC 66 kW ( 90 PS ; 89 bhp ) 2.5 TDI 10v Inline 5 SOHC 85 kW ( 116 PS ; 114 bhp ) 2.5 TDI 10v Inline 5 SOHC 103 kW ( 140 PS ; 138 bhp ) Crash testing NHTSA Frontal impact ; Driver side : NHTSA Frontal impact ; Passenger side : Folksam overall frontal crash test : Good S6 Main article : Audi S6 Audi S6 Audi S6 Upon introducing the C4 series A6, Audi made small revisions to what was previously known as the Audi S4, renaming it the Audi S6 ; the S4 name would eventually be re-used for a completely different model derived from Audi 's smaller Volkswagen Group B platform - based Audi A4. As this was the first S6 model from Audi, it is commonly referred to as the Ur - S6, derived from the German augmentive, `` Ursprünglich '' ( meaning : original ). It was available as both a saloon / sedan ( typ 4A5 ), and an `` Avant '' ( typ 4A9 ) ( estate / wagon ) to European and United States customers, but only as a saloon in Canada, Asia and Australia. From its launch in late 1994, the Audi S6 was powered by a 2,226 cubic centimetres ( 135.8 cu in ) turbocharged inline five - cylinder petrol engine ( parts code prefix : 034, identification code : AAN ) with a Bosch Motronic electronic engine control unit ( ECU ), producing a motive power output of 169 kilowatts ( 230 PS ; 227 bhp ) at 5,900 revolutions per minute ( rpm ), and 326 newton metres ( 240 lbf ⋅ ft ) at around 1,950 rpm, whilst consuming high octane `` Super Plus '' 98RON unleaded petrol. This powerful engine gave the S6 good performance with a top speed of 235 kilometres per hour ( 146.0 mph ), and 0 to 100 km / h ( 62.1 mph ) in 6.7 seconds ; with 160 km / h ( 99.4 mph ) being reached in 17.5 seconds. The vehicle was available with a standard six - speed manual transmission ( five - speed only in North America ), and Audi 's dynamic Torsen T - 1 quattro permanent four - wheel drive system. Audi made a high - performance, 4.2 - litre V8 engine ( parts code prefix : 077, identification code : AEC ) with a Bosch KE - Motronic ECU available as an option in the original European S4s, and made the decision to continue to do so with the S6, making a 213 kilowatts ( 290 PS ; 286 bhp ) version of the 4.2 available as an optional upgrade over the 2.2 - litre inline five - cylinder turbo. Unlike the five - cylinder turbocharged version, the V8 - powered S6 was supplied with a four - speed automatic transmission as standard, but kept the quattro four wheel drive. A six - speed manual gearbox was also available as an option. Audi S6 plus Audi S6 Plus As a swan song to the C4 platform, an even more powerful, and very limited - production Audi S6 PLUS was briefly available to European customers. The S6 PLUS, developed by Audi 's wholly owned high performance subsidiary, quattro GmbH, was available for sale during the 1997 model year only ( production from June 1996 to October 1997 ). A total of 952 cars were produced -- 855 Avant, and 97 saloons. It was powered by another version of the 32 - valve ( four valves per cylinder ) 4.2 - litre V8 engine ( parts code prefix : 077, identification code : AHK, later to be seen in the Audi S8 as AKH ). Audi 's performance division reworked key parts of the engine, increasing the motive power to 240 kilowatts ( 326 PS ; 322 bhp ). It was only available with a revised six - speed manual transmission ( parts code prefix : 01E, identification code : DGU ) ( gear ratios -- 1st : 3.500, 2nd : 1.889, 3rd : 1.320, 4th : 1.034, 5th : 0.857, 6th : 0.730 ), with a final drive ratio of 4.111. Further revisions were made to the suspension, brakes and wheels. The front brake discs were enlarged to 323 millimetres ( 12.7 in ) in diameter by 30 mm ( 1.18 in ) thick. Standard wheels were 8Jx17 `` Avus '' cast aluminium alloy wheels, with an optional 7Jx16 alloy wheel for use with winter tyres was also available. With so much power on tap, the S6 Plus saloon could reach 100 kilometres per hour ( 62.1 mph ) from a standstill in 5.6 seconds, with the Avant a tenth of a second slower at 5.7 seconds. C5 ( Typ 4B, 1997 -- 2004 ) Second generation ( C5 / 4B ) Overview Production May 1997 -- June 2004 ( Germany ) 2003 -- 2006 ( China ; FAW - VW ) Assembly Neckarsulm, Germany Monterrey, Mexico Changchun, China ( FAW - VW ) Jakarta, Indonesia ( Garuda Mataram ) Designer Claus Potthoff ( 1992, 1994 ) Harmut Warkuss ( 1994 ) Body and chassis Platform Volkswagen Group C5 Related Audi S6 ( Typ 4B, 2001 -- 2003 ) Audi RS6 ( Typ 4B, 2002 -- 2004 ) Powertrain Engine petrol 1.8 L inline - four engine 20v 1.8 L Turbocharged 20v I4 2.0 L I4 20v 2.4 L V6 30v 2.7 L Turbocharged V6 30v 2.8 L V6 30v 3.0 L V6 30v 4.2 L V8 40v 4.2 L Turbocharged V8 40v diesel 1.9 L I4 TDI 2.5 L V6 24v TDI Transmission 5 - speed manual 6 - speed manual 5 - speed automatic multitronic CVT 5 - speed automatic with tiptronic Dimensions Wheelbase 2,760 mm ( 108.7 in ) Length 4,796 mm ( 188.8 in ) Width 1,810 mm ( 71.3 in ) Height saloon : 1,453 mm ( 57.2 in ) Avant : 1,479 mm ( 58.2 in ) Kerb weight 1,480 kg ( 3,262.8 lb ) Sedan Avant Interior Engine In February 1997, the introduction of a new A6 ( Typ 4B ), based on a new design automobile platform -- the Volkswagen Group C5 platform, with a new range of engines was announced and appeared in March at the 1997 Geneva Motor Show. This new 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. The redesigned body presented a modern design, with a fastback styling which set the trend for the Audi lineup, and gave the relatively large saloon an aerodynamic shell with a low coefficient of drag of 0.28. In 2000 and 2001, the `` C5 '' A6 was on Car and Driver magazine 's Ten Best list. This new A6 was available with a wide range of engines and configurations. The 30 - valve 2.4 - and 2.8 - litre V6 engines represented the bulk of the A6 's development programme, with a multitude of other engine configurations available throughout the globe. As an alternative to the manual transmission, a five - speed tiptronic automatic transmission was also available. The C5 saloon variant arrived in mid-1997 in Europe, late 1997 in North America and Australia, and the Avant in 1998. In Canada, there was no Avant ( Audi 's name for an estate / wagon ) available at all in 1998 -- Audi dropped the C4 Avant at the end of the 1997 model year, and jumped straight to the C5 Avant in 1998 in conjunction with its release in the US. As a result of complying with FMVSS, the North American models were equipped with front and rear bumpers that protruded several inches further than their European counterparts, with modified brackets and bumper suspension assemblies as result, and child - seat tethers for occupant safety. In compliance with Canadian law, Canadian models received daytime running lights as standard equipment. North American C5 A6 models received the 2.8 - litre, 30 - valve V6 engine, the 2.7 - litre `` biturbo '' V6 ( also found in the B5 platform S4, 250 PS ( 180 kW ; 250 hp ) ), and the 4.2 - litre 40 - valve V8 petrol engine ( 300 PS ( 220 kW ; 300 hp ) ) ; the two higher - spec. engines were only offered with quattro permanent four - wheel drive. The V8 models arrived with significantly altered exterior body panels, with slightly more flared wheel arches ( fenders ), revised headlamps and grille design ( before being introduced in 2002 to all other A6 models ), larger wheels ( 8Jx17 - inch ), larger brakes and Torsen - based quattro permanent four - wheel drive as standard. In 2002, the A6 received a facelift, with revised headlight and grille design, exposed exhaust tips, and slight changes to accessory body moldings, and tail light colour from red to amber in North American models. A new host of engines were also introduced. The 1.8 - litre engine was deleted and replaced by a 2.0 - litre powerplant with 96 kilowatts ( 131 PS ; 129 bhp ). The 1.9 - litre Turbocharged Direct Injection ( TDI ) was tweaked to produce a maximum motive power output of 96 kilowatts ( 131 PS ; 129 bhp ), and 310 newton metres ( 229 lbf ⋅ ft ) of torque, receiving a six - speed manual gearbox in the process. The 2.4 - litre V6 gained an extra 5 hp and better balancing, and the 2.8 - litre V6 engine was replaced by a 3.0 - litre engine with 162 kilowatts ( 220 PS ; 217 bhp ). The turbocharged 2.7 - litre was revised, resulting in 184 kilowatts ( 250 PS ; 247 bhp ) and 330 newton metres ( 243 lbf ⋅ ft ), controlled by standard quattro. The V6 diesel was also slightly modified resulting in 120 kilowatts ( 163 PS ; 161 bhp ) ( after the second modification ) and 350 newton metres ( 258 lbf ⋅ ft ). A new more powerful V6 diesel was also introduced with 132 kilowatts ( 179 PS ; 177 bhp ) and 370 newton metres ( 273 lbf ⋅ ft ). The 4.2 - litre V8 engine which arrived in 2001 remained unchanged. Also new was the multitronic continuously variable transmission, available in most front - wheel drive models. All models, except the 2.0 - litre petrol and 1.9 - litre TDI, were available with Audi 's trademark four - wheel - drive system, quattro. A four - wheel - drive version of the Avant, with raised ground clearance and slightly altered styling was sold as the Audi allroad quattro, Audi 's first crossover SUV. The second - generation A6 was on Car and Driver magazine 's Ten Best list for 2000 and 2001. The updated 2005 A6 won the World Car of the Year award for 2005. In addition, the facelifted third - generation A6 3.0 T won two Car and Driver `` comparos '' that pitted it against other sedans like BMW 5 Series, Mercedes - Benz E-Class, Jaguar XF, and Infinti M. Crash testing EuroNCAP adult occupant : IIHS overall frontal offset crash test : Acceptable S6 and RS6 Main article : Audi S6 The Audi S6 was a high - powered variant of the A6, featuring a modified version of the 4.2 - litre V8 engine producing 250 kilowatts ( 340 PS ; 335 bhp ) and 420 newton metres ( 310 lbf ⋅ ft ). It was available as a saloon and Avant although the Avant version was the only one sold in North America. Main article : Audi RS6 In the late years of the A6 C5 design, an ultra-high - performance limited - run Audi RS6 model was presented. Weighing in excess of 1,840 kilograms ( 4,057 lb ) and producing 331 kilowatts ( 450 PS ; 444 bhp ) and 560 newton metres ( 413 lbf ⋅ ft ), the RS6 was capable of 0 - 100 kilometres per hour ( 62.1 mph ) in 4.5 seconds, and on to 200 km / h ( 124.3 mph ) in under 17 seconds. Initially available as only an Avant, a saloon variant was later added ; the saloon version being the only version available to the North American market. The RS6 saloon finished first in a May 2003 Car and Driver comparison test against the BMW M5 ( E39 ), Mercedes - Benz E55 AMG ( W210 ), and Jaguar S - Type R. ``. Allroad quattro ( 1999 -- 2005 ) Audi allroad quattro 2.5 TDI ( Germany ) Audi allroad quattro 2.5 TDI ( Australia ) Audi 's C5 series A6 Avant formed the basis for a semi-offroad model in 1999, labeled `` Audi allroad quattro ''. Compared to the regular A6, the allroad featured an advanced air suspension system, allowing for increased ground clearance ; larger wheels with all - terrain tyres, and flared and unpainted bumpers, giving it a distinct appearance and more overall flexibility over varying terrain. As the name `` allroad quattro '' suggests, Audi 's Torsen - based quattro permanent four - wheel drive system was standard equipment for all versions. The standard adjustable air suspension system can lift the car high enough to provide 208 mm ( 8 in ) of ground clearance ; a low - range mode ( an option with manual transmission ), absent from other quattro - equipped vehicles, can be selected with the touch of a button. When used together, the two systems made it possible for the allroad to complete an official Land Rover test - course, thus far it is the only car - based SUV that has been proven capable of doing so in testing. Conversely, the air suspension can lower the vehicle down to only 142 mm ( 6 in ) above road level, and simultaneously stiffen the spring and damper rates to provide a sporty driving experience, much like that of the conventional A6 with the sports suspension. Audi 's 2.7 - litre, twin - turbo V6 petrol engine with 250 PS ( 184 kW ; 247 hp ) of power and 350 N ⋅ m ( 258 lb ⋅ ft ) of peak torque was available initially, alongside the 2.5 - litre TDI diesel unit with 132 kW ( 177 hp ) and 370 N ⋅ m ( 273 lb ⋅ ft ) of torque. A variant of the corporate 4.2 - litre V8 petrol engine, was made available in 2003, and a less powerful TDI ( 163 bhp ) followed in 2004. Audi stopped production of the allroad in July 2005. Although the model continued to be available for sale throughout 2006 in Europe, there was no 2006 model year for North America. With the return of the `` allroad '' nameplate to North America, in the form of the 2013 A4 allroad quattro, the C5 - Platform allroad quattro has begun to take the name `` Ur - allroad. '' The ' Ur - ' is used in the German language, as a prefix to signify ' ancient ' or ' early ancestor ' ( e.g., great - grandmother is Urgroßmutter ), and is used informally by car enthusiasts worldwide to refer to the original Audi Quattro that was produced from 1980 -- 1991 ( the `` Ur - Quattro '' ). The use of the term was then extended to the original S4 and S6 models to differentiate them from later models with the same name ; and more recently to the C5 allroad models ( `` Ur - allroad '' ). The need for differentiating the models is apparent because the new B8 A4 allroad lacks the C5 's adjustable height / load leveling suspension with shock rate adjustment to load and reinforced uni-body, sports only a nominal towing capacity, and lacks a non-allroad A4 wagon counterpart. Some feel that for these reasons it does not live up to the allroad nameplate and is nothing more than an A4 wagon with a trim package. In Europe, Audi offers the A6 allroad quattro as well as the A4 allroad quattro. It is unclear why the A6 allroad quattro was discontinued for the North American market. C5 engines The C5 design was available with the following engines : Model designation Engine code Displacement engine configuration Max. motive power at rpm ( Directive 80 / 1269 / EEC ) Max. torque at rpm 0 -- 100 km / h ( 62 mph ) Top speed ( saloon ) Years Petrol engines all multi-point sequential fuel injection 1.8 AJP, AQE, ARH 1,781 cc ( 108.7 cu in ) I4 DOHC 20v 92 kW ( 125 PS ; 123 hp ) @ 5,800 168 N ⋅ m ( 124 lb ⋅ ft ) @ 3,500 11.3 sec 203 km / h ( 126 mph ) 1997 -- 2001 1.8 T AEB, APU, ANB, AWT, ARK 1,781 cc ( 108.7 cu in ) I4 DOHC 20v 110 kW ( 150 PS ; 148 hp ) @ 5,700 210 N ⋅ m ( 155 lb ⋅ ft ) @ 1,750 -- 4,600 9.4 sec 217 km / h ( 135 mph ) 1997 -- 2005 2.0 ALT 1,984 cc ( 121.1 cu in ) I4 DOHC 20v 96 kW ( 131 PS ; 129 hp ) @ 5,700 195 N ⋅ m ( 144 lb ⋅ ft ) @ 3,300 10.5 sec 205 km / h ( 127 mph ) 2001 -- 2005 2.4 AGA, AML, APS, ALF, ARJ 2,393 cc ( 146.0 cu in ) V6 DOHC 30v 121 kW ( 165 PS ; 162 hp ) @ 6,000 230 N ⋅ m ( 170 lb ⋅ ft ) @ 3,200 9.1 sec 222 km / h ( 138 mph ) 1997 -- 2001 2.4 BDV 2,393 cc ( 146.0 cu in ) V6 DOHC 30v 125 kW ( 170 PS ; 168 hp ) @ 6,000 230 N ⋅ m ( 170 lb ⋅ ft ) @ 3,200 9.3 sec 224 km / h ( 139 mph ) 2001 -- 2005 2.7 T AJK, AZA 2,671 cc ( 163.0 cu in ) V6 DOHC 30v 169 kW ( 230 PS ; 227 hp ) @ 5,800 310 N ⋅ m ( 229 lb ⋅ ft ) @ 1,700 -- 4,600 7.3 sec 245 km / h ( 152 mph ) 1999 -- 2001 2.7 T ARE, BES, APB, BEL 2,671 cc ( 163.0 cu in ) V6 DOHC 30v 184 kW ( 250 PS ; 247 hp ) @ 5,800 350 N ⋅ m ( 258 lb ⋅ ft ) @ 1,800 -- 4,500 6.8 sec 248 km / h ( 154 mph ) 2000 -- 2005 2.8 ACK, APR, AMX, AQD, ALG 2,771 cc ( 169.1 cu in ) V6 DOHC 30v 142 kW ( 193 PS ; 190 hp ) @ 6,000 280 N ⋅ m ( 207 lb ⋅ ft ) @ 3,200 8.1 sec 236 km / h ( 147 mph ) 1997 -- 2001 3.0 AVK 2,976 cc ( 181.6 cu in ) V6 DOHC 30v 162 kW ( 220 PS ; 217 hp ) @ 6,300 300 N ⋅ m ( 221 lb ⋅ ft ) @ 3,200 7.5 sec 243 km / h ( 151 mph ) 2001 -- 2005 4.2 ARS, ASG, BAS 4,172 cc ( 254.6 cu in ) V8 DOHC 40v 220 kW ( 299 PS ; 295 hp ) @ 6,200 400 N ⋅ m ( 295 lb ⋅ ft ) @ 3,000 -- 4,000 6.9 sec 250 km / h ( 155 mph ) ( elec. limited ) 1999 -- 2005 S6 AQJ, ANK 4,172 cc ( 254.6 cu in ) V8 DOHC 40v 250 kW ( 340 PS ; 335 hp ) @ 7,000 420 N ⋅ m ( 310 lb ⋅ ft ) @ 3,400 5.7 sec 250 km / h ( 155 mph ) ( elec. limited ) 1999 -- 2005 RS6 BCY 4,172 cc ( 254.6 cu in ) V8 DOHC 40v 331 kW ( 450 PS ; 444 hp ) @ 5,700 -- 6,400 560 N ⋅ m ( 413 lb ⋅ ft ) @ 1,950 -- 5,500 4.9 sec 287 km / h ( 178 mph ) ( unlimited ) 2002 -- 2005 RS6 plus BRV 4,172 cc ( 254.6 cu in ) V8 DOHC 40v 353 kW ( 480 PS ; 473 hp ) @ 6,000 -- 6,400 560 N ⋅ m ( 413 lb ⋅ ft ) @ 1,950 -- 6,000 4.5 sec 294 km / h ( 183 mph ) ( unlimited ) 2004 -- 2005 Diesel engines 1.9 TDI AFN, AVG 1,896 cc ( 115.7 cu in ) I4 SOHC 8v 81 kW ( 110 PS ; 109 hp ) @ 4,150 235 N ⋅ m ( 173 lb ⋅ ft ) @ 1,900 12.3 sec 194 km / h ( 121 mph ) 1997 -- 2001 1.9 TDI AJM 1,896 cc ( 115.7 cu in ) I4 SOHC 8v 85 kW ( 116 PS ; 114 hp ) @ 4,000 285 N ⋅ m ( 210 lb ⋅ ft ) @ 1,900 11.6 sec 196 km / h ( 122 mph ) 1998 -- 2001 1.9 TDI AWX 1,896 cc ( 115.7 cu in ) I4 SOHC 8v 96 kW ( 131 PS ; 129 hp ) @ 4,000 285 N ⋅ m ( 210 lb ⋅ ft ) @ 1,750 -- 2,500 10.5 sec 203 km / h ( 126 mph ) 2001 -- 2005 1.9 TDI AVF 1,896 cc ( 115.7 cu in ) I4 SOHC 8v 96 kW ( 131 PS ; 129 hp ) @ 4,000 310 N ⋅ m ( 229 lb ⋅ ft ) @ 1,900 10.5 sec 203 km / h ( 126 mph ) 2001 -- 2005 2.5 TDI AFB, AKN 2,496 cc ( 152.3 cu in ) V6 DOHC 24v 110 kW ( 150 PS ; 148 hp ) @ 4,000 310 N ⋅ m ( 229 lb ⋅ ft ) @ 1,500 -- 3,200 9.7 sec 218 km / h ( 135 mph ) 1997 -- 2001 2.5 TDI AYM 2,496 cc ( 152.3 cu in ) V6 DOHC 24v 114 kW ( 155 PS ; 153 hp ) @ 4,000 310 N ⋅ m ( 229 lb ⋅ ft ) @ 1,400 -- 3,500 9.7 sec 219 km / h ( 136 mph ) 2001 -- 2002 2.5 TDI BFC, BCZ 2,496 cc ( 152.3 cu in ) V6 DOHC 24v 120 kW ( 163 PS ; 161 hp ) @ 4,000 310 N ⋅ m ( 229 lb ⋅ ft ) @ 1,400 -- 3,600 9.3 sec 222 km / h ( 138 mph ) 2002 -- 2005 2.5 TDI BDG 2,496 cc ( 152.3 cu in ) V6 DOHC 24v 120 kW ( 163 PS ; 161 hp ) @ 4,000 350 N ⋅ m ( 258 lb ⋅ ft ) @ 1,500 -- 3,000 9.3 sec 222 km / h ( 138 mph ) 2003 -- 2005 2.5 TDI AKE, BDH, BAU 2,496 cc ( 152.3 cu in ) V6 DOHC 24v 132 kW ( 179 PS ; 177 hp ) @ 4,000 370 N ⋅ m ( 273 lb ⋅ ft ) @ 1,500 -- 2,500 8.9 sec 221 km / h ( 137 mph ) 1999 -- 2005 C6 ( Typ 4F, 2004 -- 2011 ) Third generation ( C6 / 4F ) Pre-facelift Audi A6 3.2 sedan ( US ) Overview Production February 2004 -- June 2011 ( Germany ) 2006 -- 2012 ( China ; FAW - VW ) Assembly Neckarsulm, Germany Aurangabad, India ( Audi India ) Changchun, China ( FAW - VW ) Jakarta, Indonesia ( Garuda Mataram ) Designer Satoshi Wada ( 2001 ) Body and chassis Platform Volkswagen Group C6 platform Related Audi S6 ( 2006 -- 2011 ) Audi RS6 ( 2008 -- 2010 ) Powertrain Engine 2.0 L I4 Turbo 2.4 L V6 2.8 L V6 FSI 3.2 L V6 FSI 4.2 L V8 5.0 L V10 biturbo 5.2 L V10 2.0 L I4 TDI 2.7 L V6 TDI 3.0 L V6 TDI Transmission 6 - speed manual 6 - speed tiptronic automatic 7 - speed multitronic CVT Dimensions Wheelbase 2,843 mm ( 111.9 in ) LWB : 2,945 mm ( 115.9 in ) Length 4,927 mm ( 194.0 in ) LWB : 5,035 mm ( 198.2 in ) Width 1,855 mm ( 73.0 in ) Height saloon : 1,459 mm ( 57.4 in ) Avant : 1,463 mm ( 57.6 in ) LWB : 1,485 mm ( 58.5 in ) Kerb weight 1,520 -- 1,845 kg ( 3,351.0 -- 4,067.5 lb ) Sedan ( pre-facelift ) Avant ( pre-facelift ) Interior ( pre-facelift ) Initial release The Typ 4F A6 was released in 2004. Designed by Satoshi Wada in 2001, this model is visually an evolution of the C5, but was lengthened to 4,927 millimetres ( 194.0 in ), and has the new Audi `` single - frame grille ''. Like other contemporary Audis, the A6 has a `` tornado line '' that runs from the front lights to the rear lights just below the body shoulders. The C6 iteration of the A6 features more sophisticated technology. Most notable is the Multi Media Interface ( MMI ), which is a system controlling in - car entertainment, satellite navigation, climate control, car settings such as suspension configuration and optional electronic accessories through a central screen interface. This has the advantage of minimising the wealth of buttons normally found on a dashboard by replacing them with controls which operate multiple devices using the integrated display. On the engines, the new Fuel Stratified Injection ( FSI ) direct injection technology was introduced. Although the line of engines represents the same progression as the former model, all engines were new. The multitronic continuously variable transmission continues as an alternative for front - wheel drive models, alongside a new six - speed tiptronic automatic transmission available in the four - wheel drive models. Audi 's `` trademark '' Torsen - based quattro permanent four - wheel drive is available in most of the lineup, and standard in the most powerful models. quattro is not available on the multitronic variants of the A6, but is available on the manual and tiptronic gear systems. Conversely the tiptronic system is not available on the front - wheel drive variants of the car. The six - speed manual gearbox is available with the 3.2 - litre V6 engine, but not for the North American market. The Avant was previewd by the Audi Avantissimo concept in 2001 and arrived during the course of 2005. The A6 allroad quattro made its debut in 2006, and as before, is an off - road ready version of the Avant, available with either a 2.7 - litre V6 or 3.0 - litre V6 Turbocharged Direct Injection diesel engines, or a 3.2 - litre V6 or 4.2 - litre V8 petrol engine. A6L ( 2005 -- ) This is a long wheelbase version of the A6 sedan for the Chinese market. The vehicle was unveiled in 2005 at the Shanghai Motor Show. The vehicles went on sale in the middle of 2005. Early models include A6L 2.4, with A6L 2.0 TFSI ( 170PS ) followed shortly after. A6L 3.0 quattro ( 218PS ) and A6L 4.2 quattro ( 335PS ) were introduced in 2005. Other models include A6 3.0. S6 Main article : Audi S6 The Audi S6 performance variant was introduced in the Frankfurt Motor Show, and produced from early 2006 until 2011. It is powered by a 5.2 - litre Fuel Stratified Injection ( FSI ) V10 engine producing a 320 kilowatts ( 435 PS ; 429 bhp ) and 540 newton metres ( 398 lbf ⋅ ft ). The S6 reaches 100 kilometres per hour ( 62.1 mph ) from a standstill in 5.2 seconds, and the quarter mile 13.5 seconds. A6 allroad quattro ( 2006 -- 2011 ) Pre-facelift A6 allroad quattro 3.0 TDI Facelift A6 allroad quattro 3.0 TFSI Pre-facelift A6 allroad quattro 3.0 TDI Facelift A6 allroad quattro 3.0 TFSI Audi announced the C6 series allroad in the spring of 2005 and released it in the summer of 2006. This model was called the Audi A6 allroad quattro ( unlike the previous version, which was merely called Audi allroad quattro, with no reference to the A6 nomenclature ). The Audi A6 allroad quattro again featured adaptive air suspension and quattro permanent four - wheel drive system. The A6 allroad was powered by a choice of two Fuel Stratified Injection ( FSI ) petrol engines, a 3.2 - litre V6 and a 4.2 - litre V8, and two TDI diesel engines, a 180 PS ( 132 kW ) 2.7 L and a 225 PS ( 233 only in the US ) ( 162 kW ) 3.0 L. The tiptronic gearbox is standard on the 4.2 V8 and the 2.7 TDI, but optional on the 3.2 FSI and 3.0 TDI. The 6 - speed tiptronic transmission system converted high - torque engine power into both sporty performance and operating convenience, with crisp, fast gear changes. Advanced electronics respond efficiently to all driver input in both D ( Drive ) and S ( Sport ) programmes, helping to prevent unwanted upshifts when cornering. The five - mode air suspension can be raised by up to 60 mm ( 2.36 in ) to provide ground clearance of 185 mm ( 7.28 in ) which is better than the older four - mode. The car featured a number of off - road styling cues including larger bumpers and sills. In some European markets, this A6 allroad quattro was more expensive than the larger Audi Q7, but air suspension is an expensive option in the Q7. In its native country, Germany, it cost a few hundred Euros less than the Q7. Engines Model configuration Max. motive power petrol engines 2.0 16v TFSI Inline 4 DOHC turbo 170 PS ( 125 kW ; 168 hp ) 2.4 24v V6 DOHC 177 PS ( 130 kW ; 175 hp ) 2.8 24v FSI V6 DOHC 210 PS ( 154 kW ; 207 hp ) 3.0 30v V6 DOHC 221 PS ( 163 kW ; 218 hp ) 3.2 24v FSI V6 DOHC 255 PS ( 188 kW ; 252 hp ) 4.2 40v V8 DOHC 335 PS ( 246 kW ; 330 hp ) 4.2 32v FSI V8 DOHC 350 PS ( 257 kW ; 345 hp ) 5.0 40v TFSI ( RS6 ) V10 DOHC biturbo 579 PS ( 426 kW ; 571 hp ) 5.2 40v FSI ( S6 ) V10 DOHC 435 PS ( 320 kW ; 429 hp ) diesel engines all Turbocharged Direct Injection ( TDI ) 2.0 16v TDI Inline 4 DOHC turbo 140 PS ( 103 kW ; 138 hp ) 2.7 24v TDI V6 DOHC turbo 163 PS ( 120 kW ; 161 hp ) 180 PS ( 132 kW ; 178 hp ) 3.0 24v TDI V6 DOHC turbo 225 PS ( 165 kW ; 222 hp ) 233 PS ( 171 kW ; 230 hp ) 239 PS ( 176 kW ; 236 hp ) Awards In 2005, the A6 won the World Car of the Year award, and has also won the Practical Caravan `` Towcar of the Year '' awards, due to its array of towing features such as adjustable suspension height and damping, and the presence of a 123 Trailer Stability Programme. C6 facelift Sedan ( facelift ) Avant ( facelift ) Audi unveiled a facelifted `` C6 '' Audi A6 on 12 August 2008, at the Moscow International Motor Show. The refresh incorporates some modern Audi design cues to keep the A6 current with the rest of the Audi lineup. There are minor cosmetic changes to the front and rear lights which now have daytime running LEDs, the taillights extend towards the center of the trunk lid and pinch off at the license plate mount, however their shape remains rectangular compared to the more sculpted light clusters found in the 2008 Audi A5, 2008 Audi A4, and 2009 Audi Q5 ( the latter three being all - new generations ). The intakes below the headlamps are inspired by the Audi RS5. The A6 's six ( per side ) front light - emitting diode ( LED ) daytime running lights ( DRLs ) are located within the main headlamp housing, similar to RS6 's placement of the LEDs ( ten per side ), whereas on the S6 these front LEDs ( five per side ) are found adjacent to the fog lamps in the lower front bumper. The new front and rear fascias from RS6 would be used on the facelifted A6 and S6 lineup. Also updated for 2009 is the Quattro all - wheel drive setup, which is already found on the 2008 Audi A5 and 2008 Audi A4. This new system features a 40 / 60 front - to - rear torque split and offers a more balanced feel, reducing the understeer that comes from 50 / 50 AWD platforms. There are now six petrol and four diesel engines available for the upgraded A6. All petrol engines now feature cylinder - direct Fuel Stratified Injection ( FSI ) technology, and all diesel engines now feature common rail ( CR ) and Turbocharged Direct Injection ( TDI ) technologies. There is a new petrol engine, a 300 PS ( 221 kW ; 296 bhp ) 3.0 - litre supercharged V6, badged as 3.0 TFSI or 3.0 T. This new engine is shared with the 2010 Audi S4 and S5 Cabriolet, although in the latter two applications in a higher state of tune and mated to a 7 - speed S - tronic dual - clutch transmission. The new engine and revised quattro system give the 2009 Audi A6 3.0 TFSI almost equivalent performance to the Audi S6 5.2 FSI ( which is unchanged except for receiving the cosmetic tweaks like the rest of the Audi A6 lineup ). Moreover, the S6 's weight is 4,500 pounds and 59 percent of weight is distributed to the front which increases understeer. US models went on sale as 2009 model year vehicles, and arrived in U.S. dealerships by the beginning of January. Early models include A6 3.2 FSI ( sedan ), A6 3.0 TFSI quattro ( sedan / Avant ), A6 4.2 FSI quattro ( sedan ), S6 5.2 FSI ( sedan ). RS6 ( 2008 -- 2010 ) Main article : Audi RS6 RS6 sedan The latest version of ultra-high - performance Audi RS6 was launched in September 2008 and produced until the third quarter of 2010. Based upon the V10 engine powering the S6, the RS6 features an all - aluminium alloy 4,991 cc ( 304.6 cu in ) V10 twin - turbocharged, Fuel Stratified Injection engine with a dry sump lubrication system. It produces a power output of 426 kilowatts ( 579 PS ; 571 bhp ), and 650 newton metres ( 479 lbf ⋅ ft ) of torque, making it the most powerful vehicle ever produced by Audi at the time. This has now been surpassed by the Audi R8. Initially available only as an Avant, the saloon version went on sale in mid-October 2008. A6L Audi A6 L ( China ) The A6L is a longer wheelbase version of the A6 sedan for the Chinese market. The vehicle was unveiled at Auto Shanghai 2009. Early models included the 2.7 TDI powerplant ( 189PS ). The Audi A6L was also converted into the form of a pickup truck although only two examples are known to exist on the roads. C6 facelift engines Model configuration Max. motive power petrol engines all common rail ( CR ) Fuel Stratified Injection ( FSI ) 2.0 16v TFSI Inline 4 DOHC turbo 170 PS ( 125 kW ; 168 hp ) 2.8 24v FSI V6 DOHC 190 PS ( 140 kW ; 187 hp ) 220 PS ( 162 kW ; 217 hp ) 3.2 24v FSI V6 DOHC 255 PS ( 188 kW ; 252 hp ) 3.0 TFSI V6 DOHC supercharged 300 PS ( 221 kW ; 296 hp ) 4.2 32v FSI V8 DOHC 350 PS ( 257 kW ; 345 hp ) diesel engines all common rail ( CR ) Turbocharged Direct Injection ( TDI ) 2.0 16v TDIe Inline 4 DOHC turbo 136 PS ( 100 kW ; 134 hp ) 2.0 16v TDI Inline 4 DOHC turbo 170 PS ( 125 kW ; 168 hp ) 2.7 24v TDI V6 DOHC turbo 190 PS ( 140 kW ; 187 hp ) 3.0 24v TDI V6 DOHC turbo 239 PS ( 176 kW ; 236 hp ) Safety Crash testing EuroNCAP adult occupant : EuroNCAP child occupant : EuroNCAP pedestrian : IIHS overall frontal offset crash test : Good IIHS side crash test : Good IIHS roof strength test : Good ( models built after 2013 ) C7 ( Typ 4G, 2012 -- 2018 ) Fourth generation ( C7 / 4G ) Overview Production November 2010 -- 2018 Model years 2012 -- 2018 Assembly Neckarsulm, Germany Aurangabad, India ( Audi India ) Changchun, China ( FAW - VW ) Kaluga, Russia ( Volkswagen Group Rus ) ( 2013 - 2016 ) Designer Jurgen Loffler ( 2008 ) Body and chassis Body style 4 - door sedan 5 - door station wagon Platform Volkswagen Group MLB platform Related Audi C7 S6 ( 2012 -- ) Audi A7 Volkswagen Phideon Powertrain Engine 2.0 L TFSI I4 2.5 L FSI V6 ( China ) 2.8 L FSI V6 3.0 L Supercharged V6 2.0 L I4 Diesel 3.0 L V6 Diesel Transmission 6 - speed manual 8 - speed Tiptronic ZF 8HP automatic Multitronic CVT 7 - speed S Tronic DCT Dimensions Wheelbase 2,912 mm ( 114.6 in ) Length 4,933 mm ( 194.2 in ) Width 1,874 mm ( 73.8 in ) Height 1,455 mm ( 57.3 in ) Curb weight 3,726 -- 4,178 lb ( 1,690.1 -- 1,895.1 kg ) Initial release The fourth generation C7 series Audi A6 ( internally designated Typ 4G ) was launched in early 2011 for the European market and in other markets soon after. It is heavily influenced by the Audi A8 ( D4 ), pulling elements from its exterior details. The A6 shares its interior, platform, and powertrain ( Modular Longitudinal Platform ) with the Audi A7 four door sedan, which had been released shortly before also in 2011. Compared to the A8 and A7, the A6 has the most aggressive front fascia and LED headlights ( optional full LED headlamps ). Design work began in 2006, with Jurgen Loffler 's exterior design being chosen in 2008. The new A6 increased its wheelbase by nearly 3 inches ( 76 mm ) and its width by 2.7 inches ( 69 mm ). The redesign also decreased the car 's drag coefficient to 0.25. European engine choices for the C7 include two petrol engines -- a 2.8 - litre FSI V6 with 204 horsepower ( 152 kW ) and a 300 horsepower ( 224 kW ), 3.0 - litre supercharged FSI engine -- and three diesel engines -- a 2.0 - litre inline four - cylinder and a 3.0 - litre turbocharged diesel engine in three states of tune. The European A6 3.0 TFSI will have optional a seven - speed dual - clutch transmission and an air suspension, two features that will not be available on the United States model. For North America, the Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro will be powered by a 3.0 - litre supercharged V6 putting out 310 PS ( 228 kW ; 306 hp ) 325 lb ⋅ ft ( 441 N ⋅ m ), the same engine carried over from the previous - generation A6 3.0 TFSI, but in a higher state of tune and mated to an eight - speed automatic transmission. For the United States but not the Canadian market, there will be an entry - level Audi A6 2.0 TFSI FrontTrak ( front - wheel drive ) with a 2.0 - litre turbocharged inline - four, the same engine in the Audi A4 and Q5, but mated to the Multitronic CVT ( continuous variable transmission ). The 2012 model year A6 features all the driver assistance systems from the A8, plus it adds automotive head - up display, active lane assist. Full LED headlamps with Automatic high beam switching or Audi adaptive light ( Xenon ) with variable headlight range control. Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro ( Japan ; pre-facelift ) Audi A6 2.0 TDI Avant ( Europe ; pre-facelift ) Interior. C7 facelift ( 2015 -- present ) 2015 Audi A6 avant 2015 Audi A6 sedan 2015 Audi A6 avant Audi unveiled the 2015 C7 mid-life facelift at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. The refresh includes styling tweaks to the car 's exterior, engine line - up, transmission and MMI infotainment system with faster Tegra 3 processor, Handwriting recognition, Audi connect Telematics with state of the art 4G mobile internet ( and online updates for the navigation map ), and advanced Matrix LED headlights. All three TFSI 1.8 tfsi and five TDI engines now meet the Euro 6 emission standard. The new TDI Ultra model now comes with glass fiber - reinforced polymer ( GFRP ) springs and both ultra models now come with S - tronic ( dual clutch ) transmission. A6 hybrid ( 2012 -- present ) A6 Hybrid A hybrid electric variant was also available for the first time in the A6, offering a 2 - litre TFSI 211 metric horsepower ( 155 kW ) engine combined with a 45 PS ( 33 kW ) electric motor. Electric power is supplied via 1.3 kWh lithium - ion battery, with electric - only range of 3 km for constant 60 km / h ( 37.28 mph ) drive and top speed of 100 km / h ( 62.14 mph ). The market launch of the A6 Hybrid was scheduled for 2012. However, production of the US model was delayed. A6 allroad quattro ( 2012 -- present ) A6 allroad quattro The 2013 A6 allroad quattro was launched at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, along with the 2012 RS4 Avant. Sales began in 2012. The first UK deliveries arrived in July 2012. The allroad model contains several unique features. Audi designed more than 1,100 new, unique parts for the allroad, setting it apart from the standard A6 and making it a true all - terrain vehicle. Most obvious, the allroad received special bumpers and fender flares, giving it an aggressive offroad appearance. The bumpers and fender flares feature a tough - wearing, matte finish, contrasting the rest of the body. The roof received this same coating, as well as four longitudinal ribs for increased strength. The unique bumpers also have integrated aluminum skid plates. The allroad featured larger diameter tires than the standard A6 for improved offroad capabilities. Redesigned headlights, larger side mirrors, and a lack of door `` rub strips '' are unique to the allroad. The allroad comes standard with an adjustable air suspension system can lift the car high enough to provide 208 mm ( 8 in ) of ground clearance ; a low - range mode ( an option with manual transmission ), absent from other quattro - equipped vehicles, can be selected with the touch of a button. When used together, the two systems made it possible for the allroad to complete an official Land Rover test - course, thus far it is the only car - based SUV that has been proven capable of doing so in testing. Conversely, the air suspension can lower the vehicle down to only 142 mm ( 6 in ) above road level, and simultaneously stiffen the spring and damper rates to provide a sporty driving experience, much like that of the conventional A6 with the sports suspension. German model went on sale in spring 2012. Early models included 3.0 TFSI quattro ( 310PS ), 3.0 TDI quattro ( 204PS ), 3.0 TDI quattro ( 245PS ), 3.0 TDI quattro ( 313PS ). A6 L ( 2012 -- present ) The A6 L ( built in China for the Chinese market as a long wheelbase alternative to the standard A6 ) was unveiled in 2012 in Guangzhou International Sports Arena. Early models include A6 L TFSI, A6 L 30 FSI, A6 L 35 FSI, A6 L 35 FSI quattro, A6 L 50 TFSI quattro. Audi A6 L ( China ) Front Audi A6 L ( China ) Rear Audi A6 L Facelift ( China ) S6 ( 2012 -- present ) Available in S6 sedan and S6 Avant, they included twin - turbo V8 engine rated 420 PS ( 309 kW ; 414 hp ) @ 5500 -- 6400rpm and 550 N ⋅ m ( 406 lbf ⋅ ft ) @ 1450 -- 5250rpm, recuperation and start - stop systems, cylinder deactivation, Active Noise Cancellation system, seven - speed S tronic transmission, quattro permanent all - wheel drive system with a self - locking center differential and torque vectoring ( optional sport differential ), adaptive air suspension lowers the body by 10 mm ( 0 in ), internally ventilated brake discs ( optional carbon fiber - ceramic discs ), matte black calipers with S6 logos, 8.5 Jx19 - inch cast aluminum wheels in a unique five parallel - spoke design ( optional seven different 19 - or 20 - inch wheels ( four from quattro GmbH ), including 20 - inch titanium - look wheels with a five - arm rotor design ), 255 / 40 - series tires, Audi drive select driving dynamics system, optional dynamic steering, single - frame grille with aluminum applications and chromed horizontal double bars, exterior mirrors feature aluminum - look housings, S6 sedan with spoiler on the trunk ( S6 Avant has a roof spoiler ), diffuser on the rear bumper in platinum gray with an aluminum - look offset edge, four elliptical chrome - tipped tailpipes, choice of eight body colors ( including exclusive shades Estoril Blue, crystal effect and Prism Silver, crystal effect ), body decorated with S6 and V8T badges, leather sport steering wheel with colored stitching, footrest and pedals and soft keys of the MMI operating system in an aluminum - look finish, decorative inlays in matt brushed aluminum ( optional carbon, fine grain ash natural brown, layered Beaufort oak ), choice of 3 colours for headlining, instrument panel, carpet and seats ( black, lunar silver and goa beige ( only for the seat upholstery ) ) ; Pearl Nappa leather and Alcantara seat upholstery ( optional Milano and Valcona leather ), height - adjustable sport seats with power lumbar supports and embossed S logos ( optional power - adjustable comfort seats with memory function, power - adjustable S sport seats with integrated head restraints ). Other options include xenon plus headlights with an all - weather light, LED rear lights, an electromechanical parking brake, driver information system with color display, MMI radio plus includes a Bluetooth interface, Audi sound system with ten speakers, MMI navigation plus ( hard drive, an eight - inch monitor, MMI touch input system ), 15 - speaker Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System. The S6 sedan was unveiled in the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. S6 sedan and Avant models went on sale in spring 2012. 2015 Avant ( S6 ) 2015 Avant ( S6 ) 2015 sedan ( S6 ) A6L e-tron Audi A6L e-tron at Auto Shanghai 2015 Audi A6L e-tron at Auto Shanghai 2015 The concept vehicle was unveiled in Auto China 2012 in Beijing. It is a plug - in hybrid version of A6 L with 2.0 TFSI 211 PS ( 155 kW ) engine combined with a 95 PS ( 70 kW ) electric motor. Electric power is supplied via lithium - ion battery, with all - electric range of 80 km ( 49.71 mi ) for constant 60 km / h ( 37.28 mph ) drive. Other features include MMI navigation plus developed in Audi Infotainment Tech Center ( ITC ) in Beijing. The series production plug - in hybrid car will be available in China in 2016 on the long - wheelbase version, using the same hybrid vehicle powertrain like the concept vehicle. Output of 180 kW ( 245 hp ), with 500 Nm maximum torque, all - electric range will be 50 km ( 31.1 mi ). Acceleration from 0 -- 60 mph in 8, 4 seconds. Fuel consumption will be 2, 2 l / 100 km ( 106.9 US mpg ). A6 black Edition ( 2013 -- ) Available in Saloon and Avant bodies, they are versions of A6 S line with 177PS 2.0 - litre TDI or higher engines ( excluding S6 ) in front - wheel - drive or quattro all - wheel - drive configurations, for the UK market. It included 20 - inch rotor - design alloy wheels with a dark titanium finish, black grille and number plate surrounds and the window frame strips, and by privacy glass extending from the B - pillar rearwards ; black roof rails Piano Black inlays, sports seats upholstered in black Valcona leather, black headlining, BOSE audio system with DAB radio, Audi Music Interface ( AMI ) for iPod connection. Sales began in November 2012, with deliveries began in early 2013. RS 6 Avant ( 2013 -- ) RS 6 Avant RS 6 Avant It is a version of S6 Avant with increased engine power to 560 PS ( 412 kW ; 552 hp ) @ 5700 -- 6700rpm and 700 N ⋅ m ( 516.29 lbf ⋅ ft ) @ 1750 -- 5500rpm, cylinder on demand system deactivates intake and exhaust valves of 4 cylinders ( 2, 3, 5 and 8 ), eight - speed tiptronic transmission with shortened shift times and D and S driving modes, quattro permanent all - wheel drive system with torque vectoring with self - locking center differential with an elevated locking value and oil cooler, adaptive air suspension lowering body by 20 mm ( 1 in ) ( optional tauter sport suspension plus with Dynamic Ride Control ), option is dynamic steering, four internally vented 390 mm ( 15 in ) diameter brake discs in wave design with a wave - like outer contour ( optional 420 mm ( 17 in ) diameter carbon fiber - ceramic brake discs with anthracite gray calipers ), black six - piston brake calipers ( optional red brake calipers ), electronic stabilization control with Sport and off modes, high - gloss 20 - inch forged wheels in a seven twin - spoke design ( optional 21 - inch cast wheels in high - gloss silver, polished black or polished titanium - look ), matte aluminum applications on the body, high - gloss black protective grille at the front of the car, the bumpers, the fender, sill flares and the large roof spoiler ; rear diffuser with two large elliptical exhaust tailpipes, a choice of 9 body colours ( including exclusive shade Daytona Gray matte ), dial instruments feature black faces and white dials and red needles, flat - bottomed three - spoke multifunction steering wheel, illuminated entry sills, driver information system ( DIS ) sport RS logos, RS 6 - specific driver information system, footrest and pedals and switches in the MMI navigation plus terminal in aluminum finish, decorative bezel surrounding the retractable monitor in a piano finish, interior door openers in a delicate double - bar design, standard Carbon inlays ( with six additional materials as options ), standard black headlining ( optional Silver or black Alcantara ), RS sport seats with side bolsters and integrated head restraints and RS 6 logos upholstered in black Alcantara and leather with diamond quilting at center sections ( optional honeycomb - quilted Valcona leather in either black or Moon Silver ), optional power - adjustable deluxe seats with memory function, two sportily molded rear seats ( optional three - person bench seat ), xenon plus headlights, LED rear lights, a tire - pressure control system, illuminated entry sills, custom driver - information system, parking system plus, cruise control, three - zone automatic air conditioning, MMI navigation plus with MMI touch and the 10 - speaker Audi sound system. Optional appearance packages ( in Matte Aluminum or Carbon ) includes customized quattro badges on the central front air inlet. Carbon appearance package includes alternate front splitter and diffuser shapes. Optional Dynamic package increases top speed to 280 km / h ( 173.98 mph ). Optional Dynamic plus package increases top speed to 305 km / h ( 189.52 mph ). Other options include LED headlights with a unique design, the sport differential on the rear axle, Comfort package, head - up display, the high - performance driver assistance systems, Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System with 15 speakers and 1,200 watts of total power, Bluetooth online car phone. UK model was available to order from early 2013, with deliveries beginning in next summer. Body styles Body types Saloon Avant Allroad quattro A6L Model Years A6 hybrid 2012 -- - - - A6 2.0 TFSI ( 180PS ) 2011 -- 2011 ? - - 2012 -- A6 2.0 TFSI ( 211PS ) 2011 -- - - - A6 2.8 FSI ( 204PS ) 2011 -- 2011 ? - - - A6 2.8 FSI quattro ( 204PS ) 2011 -- 2011 ? - - A6L 2.5 30 FSI ( 190PS ) -- - - 2012 -- A6 3.0 TFSI quattro ( 300PS ) 2011 -- 2011 ? - - A6 3.0 TFSI quattro ( 310PS ) 2012 -- 2012 -- 2012 -- - A6 L 2.8 35 FSI ( 220PS ) -- - - 2012 -- A6 L 2.8 35 FSI quattro ( 220PS ) -- - - 2012 -- A6 L 3.0 50 TFSI quattro ( 299PS ) -- - - 2012 -- S6 4.0 TFSI quattro ( 420PS ) 2012 -- 2012 -- - - RS 6 4.0 TFSI quattro ( 560PS ) - 2013 -- - - A6 2.0 TDI 2011 -- 2011 ? - - - A6 3.0 TDI ( 204PS ) 2011 -- 2011 ? - - - A6 3.0 TDI quattro ( 204PS ) 2011 -- 2011 ? - 2012 -- - A6 3.0 TDI quattro ( 245PS ) 2011 -- 2011 ? - 2012 -- - A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro ( 245PS ) 2011 -- 2011 ? - - - A6 3.0 TDI quattro ( 313PS ) 2011 -- 2011 ? - 2012 -- - A6L with 2.0 TFSI ( 180PS ) was sold as A6L TFSI in China. In USA, Canada, UK A6 Saloon with 3.0 TFSI quattro ( 310PS ) replaced the A6 3.0 TFSI quattro ( 300PS ). In UK, A6 Avant with 3.0 TFSI quattro ( 310PS ) replaced the A6 3.0 TFSI quattro ( 300PS ). Engines Petrol engines hide Model Years Type / code Power, torque@rpm A6 hybrid 2012 -- 1,984 cc ( 121.1 cu in ) I4 turbo 211 PS ( 155 kW ; 208 hp ) @ 4300 -- 6000, 350 N ⋅ m ( 258 lbf ⋅ ft ) @ 1500 -- 4200 electric motor, 1.3 kWh 39 kW lithium ion battery 45 PS ( 33 kW ; 44 hp ), 211 N ⋅ m ( 155.63 lbf ⋅ ft ) combined 245 PS ( 180 kW ; 242 hp ), 480 N ⋅ m ( 354 lbf ⋅ ft ) A6 2.0 TFSI ( 180PS ) 2011 -- 1,984 cc ( 121.1 cu in ) I4 turbo 180 PS ( 132 kW ; 178 hp ) @ 4000 -- 6000, 320 N ⋅ m ( 236 lbf ⋅ ft ) @ 1500 -- 3900 A6 2.0 TFSI ( 211PS ) 2011 -- 1,984 cc ( 121.1 cu in ) I4 turbo 211 PS ( 155 kW ; 208 hp ) @ 6500, 350 N ⋅ m ( 258 lbf ⋅ ft ) @ 3250 A6 2.8 FSI ( 204PS ) 2011 -- 2,773 cc ( 169.2 cu in ) V6 220 PS ( 162 kW ; 217 hp ) @ 5250 -- 6250, 280 N ⋅ m ( 207 lbf ⋅ ft ) @ 3000 -- 5000 A6 2.8 FSI quattro ( 204PS ) 2011 -- 2,773 cc ( 169.2 cu in ) V6 220 PS ( 162 kW ; 217 hp ) @ 5250 -- 6250, 280 N ⋅ m ( 207 lbf ⋅ ft ) @ 3000 -- 5000 A6 2.5 FSI ( 190PS ) 2012 -- 2,498 cc ( 152.4 cu in ) V6 190 PS ( 140 kW ; 187 hp ) @ 5500 -- 6500, 250 N ⋅ m ( 184 lbf ⋅ ft ) @ 3000 -- 4750 A6 3.0 TFSI quattro ( 300PS ) 2011 -- 2012 2,995 cc ( 182.8 cu in ) V6 supercharged 300 PS ( 221 kW ; 296 hp ) @ 5250 -- 6500, 440 N ⋅ m ( 325 lbf ⋅ ft ) @ 2900 -- 4500 A6 3.0 TFSI quattro ( 310PS ) 2012 -- 2,995 cc ( 182.8 cu in ) V6 supercharged 310 PS ( 228 kW ; 306 hp ) @ 5500 -- 6500, 440 N ⋅ m ( 324.53 lbf ⋅ ft ) @ 2900 -- 4500 A6 L 2.8 35 FSI ( 220PS ) 2012 -- 2,773 cc ( 169.2 cu in ) V6 220 PS ( 162 kW ; 217 hp ) @ 5750 -- 6500, 280 N ⋅ m ( 207 lbf ⋅ ft ) @ 3000 -- 5000 A6 L 2.8 35 FSI quattro ( 220PS ) 2012 -- 2,773 cc ( 169.2 cu in ) V6 220 PS ( 162 kW ; 217 hp ) @ 5750 -- 6500, 280 N ⋅ m ( 207 lbf ⋅ ft ) @ 3000 -- 5000 A6 L 3.0 50 TFSI quattro ( 299PS ) 2012 -- 2,995 cc ( 182.8 cu in ) V6 supercharged 299 PS ( 220 kW ; 295 hp ) @ 5250 -- 6500, 440 N ⋅ m ( 324.53 lbf ⋅ ft ) @ 2900 -- 4500 S6 4.0 TFSI quattro ( 420PS ) 2012 -- 3,993 cc ( 243.7 cu in ) V8 twin turbo 420 PS ( 309 kW ; 414 hp ) @ 5500 -- 6400, 550 N ⋅ m ( 405.66 lbf ⋅ ft ) @ 1450 -- 5250 S6 4.0 TFSI quattro ( 420PS ) ( Germany ) 2012 -- 3,993 cc ( 243.7 cu in ) V8 twin turbo 420 PS ( 309 kW ; 414 hp ) @ 5500 -- 6400, 550 N ⋅ m ( 405.66 lbf ⋅ ft ) @ 1400 -- 5300 RS 6 4.0 TFSI quattro ( 560PS ) 2013 -- 3,993 cc ( 243.7 cu in ) V8 twin scroll twin turbo 560 PS ( 412 kW ; 552 hp ) @ 5700 -- 6700, 700 N ⋅ m ( 516.29 lbf ⋅ ft ) @ 1750 -- 5500 Diesel engines hide Model Years Type / code Power, torque@rpm A6 2.0 TDI 2011 -- 1,968 cc ( 120.1 cu in ) I4 turbo 177 PS ( 130 kW ; 175 hp ) @ 4200, 380 N ⋅ m ( 280 lbf ⋅ ft ) @ 1750 -- 2500 A6 3.0 TDI ( 204PS ) 2011 -- 2,967 cc ( 181.1 cu in ) V6 turbo 204 PS ( 150 kW ; 201 hp ) @ 3250 -- 4500, 400 N ⋅ m ( 295 lbf ⋅ ft ) @ 1250 -- 3500 A6 3.0 TDI quattro ( 204PS ) 2011 -- 2,967 cc ( 181.1 cu in ) V6 turbo 204 PS ( 150 kW ; 201 hp ) @ 3250 -- 4500, 450 N ⋅ m ( 331.90 lbf ⋅ ft ) @ 1250 -- 3500 A6 3.0 TDI quattro ( 245PS ) 2011 -- 2,967 cc ( 181.1 cu in ) V6 turbo 245 PS ( 180 kW ; 242 hp ) @ 4000 -- 4500, 500 N ⋅ m ( 368.78 lbf ⋅ ft ) @ 1400 -- 3250 ( 2011 -- ) 245 PS ( 180 kW ; 242 hp ) @ 4000 -- 4500, 580 N ⋅ m ( 427.79 lbf ⋅ ft ) @ 1750 -- 2500 ( 2012 ) A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro ( 245PS ) 2011 -- 2,967 cc ( 181.1 cu in ) V6 turbo 245 PS ( 180 kW ; 242 hp ) @ 4000 -- 4500, 500 N ⋅ m ( 368.78 lbf ⋅ ft ) @ 1400 -- 3250 A6 3.0 TDI quattro ( 313PS ) 2011 -- 2,967 cc ( 181.1 cu in ) V6 Biturbo 313 PS ( 230 kW ; 309 hp ) @ 3900 -- 4500, 650 N ⋅ m ( 479.42 lbf ⋅ ft ) @ 1450 -- 2800 For A6 3.0 TDI quattro ( 245PS ), 580Nm model replaced 500Nm model in UK. Transmissions Petrol engines hide Model Years Standard Optional A6 hybrid 2012 -- 8 - speed tiptronic - A6 2.0 TFSI ( 180PS ) 2011 -- 6 - speed manual multitronic A6 2.0 TFSI ( 211PS ) 2011 -- multitronic - A6 2.8 FSI ( 204PS ) 2011 -- 6 - speed manual multitronic A6 FSI quattro ( 204PS ) 2011 -- 7 - speed S tronic - A6 2.5 FSI ( 190PS ) 2012 -- multitronic - A6 3.0 TFSI quattro ( 300PS ) 2011 -- 7 - speed S tronic - A6 3.0 TFSI quattro ( 310PS ) 2012 -- Saloon : 7 - speed S tronic, 8 - speed tiptronic Avant : 7 - speed S tronic Allroad quattro : 7 - speed S tronic - A6 L 2.8 35 FSI ( 220PS ) 2012 -- multitronic - A6 L 2.8 35 FSI quattro ( 220PS ) 2012 -- 7 - speed S tronic - A6 L 3.0 50 TFSI quattro ( 299PS ) 2012 -- 7 - speed S tronic - S6 4.0 TFSI quattro ( 420PS, 450PS ) 2012 -- 7 - speed S tronic - RS 6 4.0 TFSI quattro ( 560PS, 605PS ) 2012 -- 8 - speed tiptronic - Diesel engines hide Model Years Standard Optional A6 2.0 TDI 2011 -- 2014 6 - speed manual 8 - speed multitronic A6 2.0 TDI 2014 -- 6 - speed manual 7 - speed S tronic A6 3.0 TDI ( 204PS ) 2011 -- 2014 6 - speed manual 8 - speed multitronic A6 3.0 TDI ( 218PS ) 2014 -- 7 - speed S tronic - A6 3.0 TDI quattro ( 204PS, 245PS ) 2011 -- 2014 7 - speed S tronic - A6 3.0 TDI quattro ( 190PS, 218PS, 272PS ) 2014 -- 7 - speed S tronic - A6 3.0 TDI quattro ( 313PS, 320PS, 326PS ) 2011 -- 8 - speed tiptronic - For A6 Saloon 3.0 TFSI quattro ( 310PS ), 7 - speed S tronic is used in UK model, 8 - speed tiptronic is used in US, Canada models. A6 3.0 TDI quattro ( 313PS ) was sold as A6 3.0 BiTDI quattro in the UK. Safety Euro NCAP test results LHD, 4 - door saloon ( 2011 ) Test Points % Overall : Adult occupant : 33 91 % Child occupant : 41 83 % Pedestrian : 15 41 % Safety assist : 6 86 % Marketing As part of Audi A6 Avant launch in the UK, BBH London, Knucklehead, The Whitehouse, The Mill produced the ' Hummingbird ' TV commercial, directed by Daniel Barber. The commercial premiered on Saturday 2011 - 10 - 01 during ITV1 's coverage of the Rugby World Cup. The commercial was to imagine what a bird designed by Audi would look like and to reflect the car 's ultra-lightweight technology. Johann Strauss 's ' Open Road, Open Sky ' was sung by legendary American baritone and automobile lover John Charles Thomas. In addition, 60 second and 30 versions of the ads were supported by press, print and radio campaigns, as well as a presence on the Daily Telegraph 's iPad app. As part of Audi A6 launch in Taiwan, 2011 Audi Fashion Festival featured the theme of ' A6 - The sum of Progress ', including Shiatzy Chen, Kiki Huang, Robyn Hung and an artistic jewelry brand, Chen Chan. As part of 2013 Audi S6 sedan launch in the US market, 3 different versions of ' Prom ' commercial were premiered during 2013 Super Bowl game. The 60 - second ad, created by Venables Bell & Partners, features a teenage boy. Voters were to decide their favourite version of the commercial 24 hours on Friday before the Super Bowl game, with winning entry shown on Saturday at Audi 's YouTube channel and during the actual game at CBS. As part of RS 6 Avant launch, Audi Land of quattro Alpen Tour 2013 featured RS 6 Avant begins on September 23, travelling across twelve driving stages in 6 countries ( Klagenfurt -- the capital of Carinthia, Austria, Monaco ). In the Audi RS 6 Avant TV commercial titled ' Perfect Fit ', it featured a 2012 Audi R18 with the high downforce sprint bodywork in the guise of Audi R18 e-tron quattro. C8 ( 2019 -- present ) Fifth generation ( C8 / 4H ) Overview Production 2018 -- present Model years 2019 -- present Assembly Neckarsulm, Germany and Aurangabad, India ( Audi India ) Powertrain Engine Petrol 3.0 litre V6 TFSI 250 kW Diesel 2.0 litre I4 TDI 150 & 170 kW 3.0 litre V6 TDI 210 kW Transmission 7 - speed dual clutch S tronic 8 - speed automatic tiptronic Dimensions Wheelbase 2,924 mm ( 115.1 in ) Length 4,939 mm ( 194.4 in ) Width 1,886 mm ( 74.3 in ) Height 1,457 mm ( 57.4 in ) Rear view Cockpit, A6 C8 This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. ( March 2018 ) The fifth generation A6 was unveiled ahead of the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. It will launch in Germany in June 2018. All engines offered come with a mild hybrid drivetrain that can reduce fuel consumption by up to 0.7 litres per 100 kilometres for the V6 - engined vehicles. The A6 will be offered in 7 new exterior colors and 7 colors which are available in current models. After introduction Audi officially stopped production of A6 and A7 diesel models due to a new investigation on a newly discovered emissions cheating software. Engine All models get mild hybrid engines as standard. Transmission All models will receive 7 - speed S - tronic DCT and 8 - speed tiptronic automatic. Markets North America This section is missing information about North American launch. Please expand the section to include this information. Further details may exist on the talk page. ( May 2018 ) The 2019 Audi A6 made its North American debut at the 2018 New York International Auto Show. Also the a6 allroad will be sold in the U.S fall 2019 Asia India - The fifth generation of the Audi A6 will be the first generation of the A6 to be assembled and sold in India. It will launch in May 2019. Bangladesh - The fifth generation of the Audi A6 will be the first generation of the A6 to be sold in Bangladesh. Europe Use in China According to Dunne & Company, a research company, as of 2011, purchases in China and Hong Kong make up about half of the 229,200 Audi A6s sold in the world. By 2012 many government officials in China began driving with Audi A6s. After a 1994 campaign from the Chinese government to have officials stop driving Mercedes stretch limousines, the officials began using black Audi A6 cars. Michael Wines of The New York Times wrote that `` More than a perk, the black Audi is a rolling advertisement for its occupant 's importance and impunity in a nation obsessed with status. '' References ^ Jump up to : Christian Steinert, The German Car Blog ( 2006 - 08 - 22 ). `` Audi : New sales division in China ''. The German Car Blog. Retrieved 2010 - 11 - 01. Jump up ^ `` Audi A6 Reference ''. CarAutoPortal.com. Archived from the original on 2009 - 10 - 25. Retrieved 2009 - 06 - 22. ^ Jump up to : `` NHTSA crash test ; Audi A6 ''. NHTSA. Jump up ^ `` Folksam crash testing : Audi A6 ''. Folksam. Jump up ^ Kable, Greg. `` A6 OPINIONS ' ENCOURAGING ' ''. Automotive News Europe. Crain Communications Incorporated. Retrieved 13 June 2015. Jump up ^ `` AutoData.bg -- Audi A6 A6 ( 4B, C5 ) 1.8 ( 125 Hp ) ''. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ `` Audi -- A6 ( 4B, C5 ) -- 2.4 ( 170 Hp ) -- Technical specifications, Fuel economy ( consumption ) ''. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ `` The 67th Annual Geneva Car Show -- 1997 ''. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ Anita And Paul Lienert. `` 1999 Audi A6 ''. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ `` For safer cars Audi A6 ''. Euro NCAP. Archived from the original on 15 April 2009. Retrieved 2009 - 05 - 26. Jump up ^ `` IIHS - HLDI : Audi A6 ''. Iihs.org. 2006 - 03 - 29. Retrieved 2009 - 05 - 26. Jump up ^ `` 2003 Audi RS 6 vs. BMW M5, Jaguar S - type R, M-B E55 AMG ''. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ `` Ur - S4 / Ur - S6 ''. carautoportal.com. Archived from the original on 2009 - 10 - 25. Retrieved 2009 - 07 - 09. Jump up ^ `` Audi A6 Most Popular German Car -- AudiWorld ''. AudiWorld. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ http://www.cardesignnews.com/site/designers/whos_where/display/store4/item164956/ Jump up ^ `` Learning Alias : : Tutorials ''. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ `` 2009 Audi A6 ''. Autoblog.com. Jump up ^ `` New Audi A6 presented as a Long - Wheelbase version exclusively for China ''. AudiWorld.com. 2005 - 03 - 08. Retrieved 2009 - 02 - 03. Jump up ^ `` Audi A6 & S6 Reviews & Specs ''. JB car pages. Jump up ^ `` 2009 Audi A6 ''. Autoblog.com. Jump up ^ `` 2009 Audi A6 ''. Autoblog.com. Jump up ^ Tan, Paul. `` New Audi A6 range updated for the 2009 model year ''. Paultan.org. Retrieved 2010 - 11 - 01. Jump up ^ Prestige quattro. `` 2010 Audi S6 ''. Edmunds.com. Retrieved 2012 - 03 - 24. Jump up ^ Chris Shunk. `` Audi Prices A6 / S6 starting at $45,100 / $75,900 ''. Autoblog. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ `` Audi RS6 Sedan unveiled : details and photos ''. Paul Tan 's Automotive News. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ `` ( 09 上海 车展 ) 奥迪 将 携 多 款 首发 车型 亮相 车展 ''. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ Xavier Navarro. `` Audi tries again to convert Chinese to diesels with new A6L TDI ''. Autoblog. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ `` The Audi A6 pickup truck from China ''. Jump up ^ `` Meet the Audi A6 pickup truck from China ''. Jump up ^ `` Audi A6L Pickup Trucka ''. Jump up ^ `` For safer cars Audi A6 ''. Euro NCAP. Retrieved 2009 - 05 - 26. Jump up ^ `` IIHS - HLDI : Audi A6 ''. Iihs.org. 2008 - 11 - 25. Retrieved 2009 - 05 - 26. Jump up ^ `` IIHS - HLDI : Audi A6 ''. Iihs.org. 2008 - 11 - 25. Retrieved 2009 - 05 - 26. Jump up ^ `` Roof strength evaluations : Large luxury cars ''. Iihs.org. Archived from the original on 8 August 2010. Retrieved 2010 - 09 - 14. Jump up ^ `` The Job -- Automotive Engineer ''. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ `` New Audi A6 : Design Gallery ''. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ `` 2012 Audi A6 ''. Autoblog.com. Jump up ^ `` Leaked Photos Give Audi A6 an Early Reveal ''. Automoblog.net. 2010 - 11 - 30. Retrieved 2010 - 12 - 04. Jump up ^ Harley, Michael. `` 2012 Audi A7 ''. Autoblog.com. Retrieved 2012 - 03 - 24. ^ Jump up to : `` New Look, New Future, New Audi A6 ''. AudiSite.com. 2010 - 12 - 04. Archived from the original on 22 December 2010. Retrieved 2010 - 12 - 04. Jump up ^ Roy, Rex. `` First Drive : 2012 Audi A6 ''. Autoblog.com. Retrieved 2012 - 03 - 24. Jump up ^ Audi Communication ( 2014 - 09 - 04 ). `` Audi A6 ''. AUDI AG -- Audi Communication. Retrieved 2014 - 10 - 31. Jump up ^ Sebastian Blanco. `` Audi reveals new A6, says hybrid version is on the way ''. Autoblog. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy ( USDoE and EPA ) ( 2011 - 06 - 28 ). `` Upcoming Hybrids ''. Fueleconomy.gov. Archived from the original on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 2011 - 07 - 18. Jump up ^ Sebastian Blanco. `` Audi delaying A6 hybrid and diesel models, A8 hybrid ''. Autoblog. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ The new Audi A6 allroad -- the Avant for any kind of road Jump up ^ Noah Joseph. `` Audi releases new A6 Allroad... with no word on U.S. availability ''. Autoblog. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ `` ( 奥迪 车型 新闻 ) 奥迪 天地 > 一汽 - 大众 奥迪 官网 ''. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ chinanews. `` ȫ ° μA6Lʽ ۼ38. 3074.26 Ԫ ''. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ Steven J. Ewing. `` 2012 Audi S6 gets the 4.0 L twin - turbo treatment ''. Autoblog. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ `` World Premiere of Audi S Models at the IAA 2011 ''. Audi MediaCenter. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ `` 2013 Audi S6 Debuts at Frankfurt Auto Show ''. Caranddriver.com. 2012 - 03 - 16. Retrieved 2012 - 03 - 24. Jump up ^ Zach Bowman. `` Audi tries hand at luxury PHEVs with A6 L e-tron concept ''. Autoblog. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ `` The new Audi A6 L e-tron for China ''. Audi MediaCenter. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ Zach Bowman. `` Audi launches Black Edition models in UK * UPDATE ''. Autoblog. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ `` Audi releases new A6 and A7 Black Edition versions ''. SkiddMark. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ Jonathon Ramsey. `` Your 2013 Audi RS6 has arrived ''. Autoblog. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ `` Audi MediaCenter ''. Audi MediaCenter. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ Audi.co.uk. `` The all - new RS 6 -- the sub-four - second Audi Avant < Latest news < About Audi < Audi < Audi UK ''. Audi UK. Archived from the original on 15 July 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ 2012 A6L brochure Jump up ^ `` Audi MediaCenter ''. Audi MediaCenter. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ http://www.euroncap.com/results/audi/a6/2011/435.aspx Jump up ^ `` Ad of the Day : Audi ''. AdWeek. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ The Mill. `` The Mill ''. The Mill. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ `` BBH & Audi launch charming new campaign to promote A6 Avant -- Bartle Bogle Hegarty -- Adforum.com ''. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ `` JC & Associates Communications, Inc. - case studies ''. Archived from the original on 4 April 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ Jonathon Ramsey. `` Choose your own adventure in Audi 's next Super Bowl commercial ''. Autoblog. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ `` Audi 's Super Bowl Spot Looks Like A Taylor Swift Music Video For Dudes ''. Yahoo Finance. 23 January 2013. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ `` Audi, Coke put Super Bowl ad endings in your hands ''. Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ `` Audi MediaCenter ''. Audi MediaCenter. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ `` Audi R18 e-tron quattro Stars in New Audi RS 6 TV Commercial `` Perfect Fit '' ``. Fourtitude.com. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ `` Audi R18 e-tron quattro featured in new RS 6 TV commercial ''. Motorsport.com. Retrieved 14 July 2015. Jump up ^ https://www.cardekho.com/india-car-news/indiabound-2019-audi-a6-herersquos-whatrsquos-new-21499.htm Jump up ^ `` The 2019 Audi A6 raises the bar for luxury car tech ''. Driving. 2018 - 03 - 06. Retrieved 2018 - 03 - 07. Jump up ^ http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2018/02/2019-audi-a6-arrives-packed-with-high-tech-features.html Jump up ^ https://www.thelocal.de/20180508/audi-halts-a6-production-over-new-emissions-cheating-report Jump up ^ https://www.carwow.co.uk/news/new-audi-a6-price-specs-release-date-2911 Jump up ^ https://www.wheels.ca/news/2019-audi-a6-makes-north-american-debut/ Jump up ^ `` 2019 Audi A6 review, test drive - Autocar India ''. www.autocarindia.com. Retrieved 2018 - 06 - 23. Jump up ^ https://www.zigwheels.com/newcars/Audi/a6-2019 Jump up ^ http://www.autorebellion.com/2017/09/audi-dhaka-progress-motors-imports-ltd-press-meet-and-showroom-launch/ Jump up ^ Wines, Michael. `` In China, ' Audi ' Means ' Big Shot '. '' The New York Times. November 16, 2012. Retrieved on March 21, 2014. External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to Audi A6. Audi A6 at Audi corporate website Audi 6 Club in Hong Kong. Free membership for owners and enthusiasts of A6, S6, RS6, and A7, S7, RS7. Audi, a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG Volkswagen Group marques & companies Volkswagen Passenger Cars Audi Audi Sport GmbH Bentley Bugatti Ducati Italdesign Automobili Speciali Lamborghini Moia Navistar Porsche SEAT Škoda Scania Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Subsidiaries Audi do Brasil e Cia Audi Hungaria Motor Kft. Audi Senna Ltda. Autogerma S.p.A. Here ( 33 % ) Automobili Lamborghini Holding S.p.A Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. e-tron Audi Sport GmbH Defunct Audi AG brands Auto Union DKW Horch NSU Wanderer Museums August Horch Museum Zwickau museum mobile Current models Sedans A3 S3 RS3 A3 Sportback ( e-tron ) A4 S4 RS4 A5 S5 RS5 A6 S6 RS6 A7 S7 RS7 A8 ( L ) S8 Sports Cars TT TTS TT RS R8 ( e-tron ) Station wagons A4 Avant A6 Avant Hatchbacks A1 S1 Audi A2 A3 Sportback A3 Sportback e-tron SUVs / Crossovers A4 allroad quattro A6 allroad quattro Q2 Q3 RS Q3 Q5 SQ5 Q7 SQ7 Q7 e-tron Q8 Audi Sport Audi S : Audi S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 SQ5 SQ7 TTS Audi RS : Audi RS2 Avant RS3 RS4 RS5 RS6 RS7 TT RS RS Q3 Supercar : Audi R8 Spec. ver. : Q7 V12 TDI A8 ( L ) W12 Future Q1 Q4 quattro e-tron Q6 Q8 R6 Historic and discontinued models Audi Front Audi 920 Audi F103 Audi 50 Audi 80 / 90 / 4000 / 5 + 5 Audi Quattro ( Ur - Quattro ) Audi Coupé Audi 4000CS quattro Audi 100 / 200 / 5000 Audi 100 Coupé S Audi S2 Audi RS2 Avant Audi Ur - S4 & Ur - S6 Audi V8 Audi A2 Audi Cabriolet Audi RS3 Audi RS4 Audi RS6 Motorsport Cars Rally cars : Quattro A1 & A2 Sport Quattro Sport Quattro S1 Sport Quattro RS 002 LMP road race cars : R8R R8C R8 R10 TDI R15 TDI R18 LMS / GT road race cars : R8 LMS ( R16 ) DTM race cars : Abt - Audi TT - R DTM A4 DTM A5 / RS5 DTM Formula cars ( engine suppliers ) : FPA FIA F2 Sport ABT ( Formula E ) Rallycross cars : S1 EKS RX quattro Series Audi R8 LMS Cup Audi Sport TT Cup Concept cars A2 ( 2011 ) Avus quattro e-tron Rosemeyer Steppenwolf Avantissimo Pikes Peak quattro Nuvolari quattro Le Mans quattro RSQ RS7 Concept Shooting Brake Roadjet A3 TDI clubsport quattro Sportback concept R8 TDi Le Mans e-tron ( Frankfurt ) e-tron ( Detroit ) e-tron Spyder Q8 concept quattro Concept quattro e-tron TT Offroad Prologue Nanuk Urban Concept e-tron Sportback Concept Elaine Aicon e-tron Vision Gran Turismo Pop. Up Next PB18 e-tron See also August Horch ( founder ) Audi Channel Audi Cup Audi Driving Experience Audi S and RS models Audi Sport Factory Race Cars Audi vehicles hybrid MLP MMI multitronic North American Volkswagen engines procon - ten quattro ( four - wheel - drive system ) S tronic Volkswagen Group diesel engines discontinued Volkswagen Group petrol engines discontinued Volkswagen Group factories Volkswagen Group platforms Vorsprung durch Technik World - Wide Volkswagen Corp. v. Woodson Commons Audi, a marque of the Volkswagen Group, car timeline, European market, 1965 -- present Type 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 5 6 7 8 9 0 5 6 7 8 9 0 5 6 7 8 9 0 5 6 7 8 9 0 5 6 7 8 9 0 5 6 7 8 Supermini 50 ( 86 ) A2 ( 8Z ) A1 ( 8X ) Small family car A3 ( 8L ) A3 ( 8P ) A3 ( 8V ) S3 ( 8L ) S3 ( 8P ) S3 ( 8V ) Compact executive car F103 series 80 ( 82 ) 80 / 90 ( 81 ) 80 / 90 ( 89 ) 80 ( 8C ) A4 ( 8D ) A4 ( 8E ) A4 ( 8K ) A4 ( 8W ) S2 S4 ( 8D ) S4 ( 8E ) S4 ( 8K ) S4 ( 8W ) Mid-size luxury car 100 ( F104 / 43 / 44 / 4A ) / 200 ( 44 ) A6 ( 4A ) A6 ( 4B ) A6 ( 4F ) A6 ( 4G ) A6 S4 ( 4A ) S6 ( 4A ) S6 ( 4B ) S6 ( 4F ) S6 ( 4G ) Full - size luxury car V8 ( 4C ) A8 ( 4D ) A8 ( 4E ) A8 ( 4H ) A8 ( 4N ) S8 ( 4D ) S8 ( 4E ) S8 ( 4H ) Sports car TT ( 8N ) TT ( 8J ) TT ( 8S ) Coupé 100 Coupé S Coupé ( 81 ) Coupé ( 89 ) A5 ( 8T ) A5 ( 8F ) S5 ( 8T ) S5 ( 8F ) Full - size luxury fastback A7 ( 4G ) A7 ( 4K ) S7 ( 4G ) RS RS3 Sportback ( 8P ) RS3 Sportback ( 8V ) RS2 Avant RS4 ( 8D ) RS4 ( 8E / 8H ) RS4 ( 8K ) RS4 ( 8W ) RS4 ( B9 ) RS6 ( 4B ) RS6 ( 4F ) RS6 ( 4G ) TT RS ( 8J ) TT RS ( 8S ) Quattro ( Ur - Quattro ) RS5 ( 8T ) RS5 ( 8F ) RS7 ( 4G ) RS Q3 ( 8U ) Supercar R8 ( 42 ) R8 ( 4S ) Crossover utility vehicle A4 allroad quattro ( 8K ) allroad quattro ( 4Z ) A6 allroad quattro ( 4F ) A6 allroad quattro ( 4G ) Mini SUV Q2 ( GA ) Compact SUV Q3 ( 8U ) Mid-size SUV Q5 ( 8R ) Q5 ( 80A ) Full - size SUV Q7 ( 4L ) Q7 ( 4M ) Homologation road / rally car Quattro A1 & A2 Sport Quattro Sport Quattro S1 August Horch ( founder ) Audi corporate website A marque of the Volkswagen Group quattro GmbH Audi S and RS models Audi Centre of Excellence Audi Channel Audi Driving Experience Audi, a marque of the Volkswagen Group, car timeline, North American market, 1980 -- present Type 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 0 5 6 7 8 9 0 5 6 7 8 9 0 5 6 7 8 9 0 5 6 7 8 9 Compact car A3 ( 8P ) A3 / S3 ( 8V ) 4000 ( 81 ) 80 / 90 ( 89 ) 90 ( 8C ) A4 ( 8D / 8E / 8H / 8K ) A4 ( 8W ) 4000 CS quattro S4 ( 8D / 8E / 8H / 8K ) S4 ( 8W ) Mid-size car 5000 ( 43 ) 5000 ( 44 ) 100 / 200 ( 44 ) 100 ( 4A ) A6 ( 4A ) A6 ( 4B ) A6 ( 4F ) A6 ( 4G ) A6 Ur - S4 Ur - S6 S6 ( 4B ) S6 ( 4F ) S6 ( 4G ) A7 ( 4G ) A7 S7 ( 4G ) Full - size car V8 ( 4C ) A8 / S8 ( 4D ) A8 / S8 ( 4E ) A8 / S8 ( 4H ) A8 Coupé Coupé ( 81 ) Coupe Quattro ( 89 ) A5 / S5 ( 8T ) A5 / S5 TT Coupé ( 8N ) TT Coupé ( 8J ) TT Coupé ( 8S ) Roadster TT Roadster ( 8N ) TT Roadster ( 8J ) TT Roadster ( 8S ) Convertible Cabriolet ( 8G ) A4 Cabriolet / S4 Cabriolet ( 8H ) A5 / S5 ( 8F ) A5 / S5 Sports car Quattro ( Ur - Quattro ) RS6 ( 4B ) RS4 ( 8E / 8H ) R8 ( 42 ) R8 Crossover allroad quattro ( 4Z ) allroad ( 8K ) A4 allroad ( 8W ) Compact SUV Q3 ( 8U ) Q5 ( 8R ) Q5 ( FY ) Mid-size SUV Q7 ( 4L ) Q7 ( 4M ) Q8 August Horch ( founder ) Audi corporate website A marque of the Volkswagen Group quattro GmbH Audi S and RS models Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Volkswagen Group of America corporate website Electronics Research Laboratory North American Volkswagen engines Audi Driving Experience Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Audi_A6&oldid=857013851 '' Categories : Audi vehicles Cars of Germany All - wheel - drive vehicles Euro NCAP executive cars Executive cars Front - wheel - drive vehicles Vehicles with CVT transmission Mid-size cars Sedans Station wagons 1990s automobiles 2000s automobiles 2010s automobiles Cars introduced in 1994 Hidden categories : Pages using multiple image with auto scaled images Articles to be expanded from March 2018 All articles to be expanded Articles using small message boxes Articles to be expanded from May 2018 Talk Contents About Wikipedia Afrikaans Беларуская Čeština Dansk Deutsch Eesti Ελληνικά Español فارسی Français 한국어 Հայերեն Hrvatski Bahasa Indonesia Italiano עברית Lietuvių Magyar მარგალური Nederlands 日本 語 Norsk Polski Português Română Русский Simple English Slovenčina Slovenščina کوردی Српски / srpski Suomi Svenska Türkçe Українська 中文 28 more Edit links This page was last edited on 29 August 2018, at 00 : 25 ( UTC ). Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike License ; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Wikipedia ® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization. About Wikipedia

Question: when did the new shape audi a6 come out
Answer: 12 August 2008