Expert Review, Pricing Analysis and Buying Guide
8.8
Overall Rating
The Audi A6 provides excellent performance and plenty of the latest technology features - Edmunds
The 2021 Audi A6 is available in three trims, with prices ranging from $54,900 to $69,500. The 2021 A6 can be financed for $925 per month for 60 months with an APR of 0.99% (also need to have an Excellent credit score). If you prefer to lease, you can get one for $705 per month for 36 months, which is quite good a deal. Audi also offers discounts via their authorized dealers for veterans, college graduates, and first-time buyer programs.
The 2021 Audi A6 comes with two engine options - 2.0L turbocharged I4 making 261hp (13 more than 2020 model) and a 3.0L turbocharged V6 making 335hp, with power going to the Quattro system. The interior features power-adjustable heated seats with leather upholstery with available features of ventilation and massage. Technologies include the latest MMI system on dual touchscreens and the virtual cockpit. Safety features include Audi’s Pre Sense Front, lane-departure warning, front and rear parking sensors and many more.
9.9/10
Pricing and Features
8.4/10
Engine and Performance
8.0/10
Fuel Economy
8.3/10
Interior
9.0/10
Exterior
9.0/10
Safety
9.1/10
Competition
8.8/10
Final Verdict
2021 Audi A6 Pricing and Features
The 2021 Audi A6 comes in three trim levels - Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige with prices starting at an MSRP of $54,900. the 2021 A6 comes with two engine options a 2.0L turbocharged I4 engine called the 45 models and a 3.0L turbocharged V6 called the 55 models.
Options and packages are many including sport package, convenience package, executive package, luxury package, black optics sport package, and comes with black cloth headliner, rear passenger side airbags, and trim inlays as stand-alone options.
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Trim |
Premium |
Premium Plus |
Prestige |
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MSRP (45 TFSI- 2.0L I-4) |
$54,900 |
$58,800 |
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MSRP (55 TFSI- 3.0L V6) |
$59,800 |
$63,700 |
$69,500 |
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Key Features |
7" digital driver display |
Adds/Upgrades to Premium |
Adds/Upgrades to Premium Plus |
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MMI touch-responsive dual infotainment screens (8.8-inch upper, 8.6-inch lower) with MMI Navigation |
Audi virtual cockpit plus with 12.3" LCD digital instrument cluster |
Four-zone automatic climate control |
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Audi sound system with 10 speakers and a 6-channel amplifier |
MMI touch-responsive dual infotainment screens (10.1-inch upper and 8.6-inch lower) |
Head-up display with navigation and assistance systems information |
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Heated 8-way power front seats and 4-way power lumbar adjustment for a driver with leather upholstery |
Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound System with 16 speakers and 15-channel amplifier |
Audi adaptive cruise assist with Traffic Jam Assist, Predictive Efficiency assist, Intersection assist and Traffic sign recognition |
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Rain/light sensor for automatic windshield wipers and headlights |
Heated steering wheel with shift paddles and Contrast stitching on seats, dashboard, armrests, and knee bolster |
Heated and ventilated 12-way power front seats including 4-way power lumbar adjustment for driver and front passenger |
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19" 10-spoke-dynamic design wheels |
Audi phone box with a signal booster and wireless charger |
Power soft-closing doors and Power trunk |
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| LED headlights with high-beam assist | Audi adaptive cruise assist with Traffic Jam assist and Turn assist |
Multicolor Contour/Ambient LED interior lighting |
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Panoramic sunroof Three-zone automatic climate control |
Matrix-design headlights with high-beam assistant and headlight washers system |
HD Matrix-design headlights with dynamic DRL and LED taillights with animation |
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Ambient LED interior lighting package |
Top view camera system with Virtual 360-degree view |
Dual-pane acoustic glass |
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2021 Audi A6 Buying Advice
Priced at an MSRP of $63,700, Audi A6 Premium Plus 55 TFSI trim is the one to get. It comes with the V6 engine, plush features like a heated steering wheel, upgraded infotainment system and the Bang & Olufsen 3D surround system. We recommend getting the Avalon Green color, Black Optics Sport Package, the Executive Package, and the rear-passenger side airbags.
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2021 Audi A6 Engine and Performance
The A6 has never been branded as an all-out performance sedan but has always delivered confident performance that satisfied the needs of most who drive them - Carbuzz
The 2021 Audi A6 comes with two engine options - 2.0L turbocharged I4 with a 12-volt MHEV system making 261 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque, it makes 13 hp more than the 2020 model and, a 3.0L turbocharged V6 with a 48-volt MHEV making 335hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are paired to 7-speed S Tronic dual-clutch transmission with power going to the Quattro AWD system.
The Audi A6 does 0-60 in 5.8 seconds which is the same as the BMW 5 series and faster than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class but is slower than the Volvo S90. The A6 55 models (V6 engine) does the 0-60 sprint in 5.1 seconds, faster than the Volvo S60. The A6 45 will do the quarter-mile in 14.6 seconds and has a top speed of 130 mph.
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Models |
2021 Audi A6 |
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (E350 4matic) |
2021 BMW 5-Series (530i xDrive) |
2021 Volvo S90 |
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MSRP |
$54,900 |
$56,550 |
$56,500 |
$51,550 |
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Engine |
2.0L turbocharged inline four-cylinder |
2.0L turbocharged inline four-cylinder |
2.0L twin-Turbocharged inline-4 |
Twin-Charged 2.0L inline-4 |
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Drivetrain |
AWD |
AWD |
AWD |
AWD |
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Transmission |
7-speed dual-clutch automatic |
9-speed automatic |
8-Speed Sport Automatic |
8-Speed Automatic |
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Power |
261 hp @ 5,000 RPM |
255 hp @ 4,500 RPM |
248 hp @ 5,200 RPM |
316 hp @ 5,700 RPM |
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Torque |
273 lb-ft @ 1,600 RPM |
273 lb-ft @ 2,200 RPM |
257 hp @ 1450 RPM |
295 hp @ 2,200 RPM |
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0-60 MPH |
5.8 seconds |
6.0 seconds |
5.8 seconds |
5.6 seconds |
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Quarter-Mile |
14.6 seconds |
N/A |
N/A |
14.1 seconds. |
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Top Speed |
130 MPH |
130 MPH |
130 MPH |
112 MPH |
The Most powerful is the twin-charged Volvo S90 making 316 hp followed by the 261 hp Audi A6 and then the Mercedes-Benz E-class making 255 hp followed by the BMW 5 Series which makes 248 hp. The most torque is also made by the Volvo S90 followed by the A6 and the E-class.
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2021 Audi A6 Fuel Economy
The 2021 Audi A6 comes with an EPA estimated gas mileage of 23 mpg in the city, 31 mpg on the highway and a combined 26 mpg. This is more than than the combined mpg of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the Volvo S90, both giving 25 mpg combined but less than the BMW 5-series.
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Models |
2021 Audi A6 |
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (E350 4matic) |
2021 BMW 5-Series (530i xDrive) |
2021 Volvo S90 |
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MPG (City) |
23 |
22 |
23 |
21 |
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MPG (Highway) |
31 |
30 |
32 |
32 |
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MPG (Combined) |
26 |
25 |
27 |
25 |
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Fuel Tank Capacity |
19.3 Gallons |
17.4 Gallons |
18.0 Gallons |
15.9 Gallons |
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Range (City/Highway/Combined) |
444/598/501 |
383/522/435 Miles |
414/576/486 Miles |
334/503/397 Miles |
With the A6 55 models (V6 engine) the mpg figures drop by 1mpg in the city and combined and 2 mpg on the highway. Irrespective of the engine the Audi A6 gets a 19.3-gallon fuel tank which is the largest among the competition, this allowing it to have the most driving range as well
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2021 Audi A6 Interior
The A6's interior design is sleek, modern, and nicely put together from excellent-quality materials - Car And Driver
The interior of the 2021 Audi A6 comes with a seating capacity of 5 occupants. The front row seats are 8-way power-adjustable with 4-way power lumbar and have heating and memory functions. Seat ventilation and rear seat heating is offered as standard on the Prestige trim (MSRP - $69,500). Voice-activated dual-zone climate control with separate rear vents is standard, optional 4-zone climate control is available.
Interior upholstery is leather on all trims and available in multiple colors as well as wood interior trim. As options go, there is the luxury package on the Prestige trim which adds a massage function to the front seats, Valcona/Milano leather, and also passenger seat memory. The Audi A6 comes with a trunk capacity of 13.7 cu.ft. which is more than the Mercedes-Benz E Class, but less than the 5 Series and S90.
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Models |
2021 Audi A6 |
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (E350 4matic) |
2021 BMW 5-Series (530i xDrive) |
2021 Volvo S90 |
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Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
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Front (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Legroom; inches) |
38.0/57.8/41.3 |
37.9/57.8/41.3 |
38.8/58.7/41.1 |
37.8/57.5/42.2 |
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Rear (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Legroom; inches) |
38.1/56.5/37.4 |
38.2/56.9/35.8 |
37.5/55.9/36.5 |
37.8/55.4/40.4 |
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Cargo Capacity (cu.ft.) |
13.7 | 13.1 | 14 |
15.4 |
The 2021 Audi A6 comes with a dual-screen set-up featuring an 8.8-inch touchscreen with a new MMI interface with reconfigurable menus to suit your liking. There is an 8.6-inch touchscreen that runs car-based functions like air conditioning. The 8.8-inch touchscreen comes standard with navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity, SiriusXM 3 month trial Wi-fi hotspot, and a 10-speaker sound system.
There is also Audi's Virtual cockpit for the driver as well. The Premium Plus and Prestige Trims come with a 10.1-inch touchscreen replacing the upper 8.8-inch touchscreen, which is optional on the Premium trim, and also features a Bang & Olufsen16-speaker audio, wireless charger and signal booster, a heads-up display. Infotainment features of the 2021 Audi A6 are:
- Audi’s Multimedia Interface (MMI) Touch Response System
- Dual infotainment touchscreens
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- USB Ports
- Bluetooth with streaming
- SiriusXM (3-month trial)
- HD Radio
- Infotainment with twin-panel displays
- MMI Navigation with Voice Control
- Audi Virtual Cockpit
- 10 Speaker Audio system (only Premium trim)
- 16 Speaker Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system (optional only for base but standard for upper trims)
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2021 Audi A6 Exterior
The 2021 A6 doesn’t stray far from Audi’s familiar playbook, it looks similar to many other cars they’ve produced - The Car Connection
The 2021 Audi A6 follows a traditional sedan styling that has been modernized with sharp lines. That said, the exterior does change depending on the engine. When equipped with the 45 models (2.0L engine) the front fascia features smaller air intakes, with the V6 the front fascia turns more aggressive with bigger air intakes with added exterior highlights.
Apart from how aggressive the front fascia looks, the big grille adds to the character which comes in chrome or black depending on the trim, and the accents match accordingly. There are LED headlights and taillights, the Premium Plus and Prestige get Maxtrix LED headlights, and then come to the 19-inch wheels which can be upgraded to 20-inch wheels with the black optics package..
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Models |
2021 Audi A6 |
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
2021 BMW 5-Series |
2021 Volvo S90 |
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Curb Weight |
4266 |
TBC |
3942 |
4190 |
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Length |
194.4 |
193.8 |
194.6 |
200.1 |
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Width |
74.3 |
72.9 |
73.5 |
74.6 |
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Height |
57.4 |
57.8 |
58.2 |
57.1 |
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Ground Clearance |
6.5 |
4.3 |
5.5 |
5.9 |
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Wheelbase |
115.1 |
115.7 |
117.1 |
120.5 |
Dimensionally speaking, the Volvo S90 measures 200.1 inches which is 5.6-inches longer than the Audi A6 and is also longer in its wheelbase as well. However, the Audi A6 comes with the most ground clearance of 6.5-inches, but the remaining dimensions are similar to the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5-Series.
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2021 Audi A6 Safety
Safety is a point of pride for the A6 - CarGurus
The 2021 Audi A6 has been given a 5-star safety rating, out of a possible 5-stars in the tests conducted by the NHTSA, for both the regular sedan and the sedan equipped with the optional side air bags (2021 A6 with SABs). The IIHS has given the 2021 Audi A6 an overall "Good" safety rating which has also earned it the 2021 Top Safety Pick+ award.
The 2021 Audi A6 lineup features many safety features including Audi’s Pre Sense Front, lane-departure warning, front and rear parking sensors, automatic emergency braking, and rain-sensing wipers are included on every A6. Also added new for the Premium Plus Trim (MSRP - $58,800) is adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist as standard features.
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2021 Audi A6 Competition
2021 Audi A6 vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class comes with less power and slightly slower in the 0-60 test as well, it even falls short against the A6 in fuel economy, driving range, and interior and trunk space. Even though the E-Class comes with many features and one of the best interiors in the automotive industry it is also pricier, making the A6 the better car.
2021 Audi A6 vs 2021 BMW 5-Series
The BMW 5-series comes with lesser power but with the same performance as the Audi A6. The BMW 5-series also offers more trunk room, better mpg figures, but the A6 offers more driving range and marginally more interior space. The deciding factor is price and the BMW is $1,500 more than the 2021 A6, but is a good option as well.
2021 Audi A6 vs 2021 Volvo S90
The Volvo S90 makes more power and does offer better performance, but loses out when it comes to mpg and range. In terms of interior space, the S90 does offer more across both rows and in the trunk as well. The S90 is also cheaper by $3,350, making it the better option.
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2021 Audi A6 Final Verdict
The 2021 Audi A6 comes with good engine options, and the famous Quattro system with a comfortable and technology-filled interior, not to mention the many safety features fitted. However, if you are looking for better performance at a more affordable rate with luxurious interiors and known for its safety, the Volvo S90 is the one to get.
2021 Audi A6 FAQs
How much is the 2021 Audi A6?
The 2021 Audi A6 is priced at a starting MSRP of $54,900 for the Premium 45 TFSI trim and goes up to $69,500 for the top-of-the-line Prestige trim.
How much power does the 2021 Audi A6 make?
The 2021 Audi A6 comes with two engines - a 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 making 261 hp and a 3.0L turbocharged V6 making 335 hp.
Does the 2021 Audi A6 come with a manual transmission?
No, the 2021 Audi A6 does not come with a manual transmission it only offers a 7-speed S Tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic transmission.
What are the trims and configurations of the 2021 Audi A6?
The 2021 Audi A6 offers 3 trims - Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige and comes in two configurations based on its engines the 2.0L engine is called the 45 and is available on the Premium and Premium Plus trims, and the 3.0L V6 engine is called the 55 and available on all three trims.
What does the Black Optic Sport Package include?
The Black Optic Sport package includes sport suspension which lowers the car by 20 mm, black optic exterior accents, 20-inch Polygon design bi-color wheels, and all-season tires.
2021 Audi A6 Consumer Reviews and Ratings
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2021 Audi A6 Overall Reviews
User Overall Rating
Posted On: February 9, 2021
Premium inside but not free from kinks
Pros - Infotianment system, advanced directions, parking assistance
Cons - Grinding brake sound, miles for a gallon
Shows directions with 3d textures, picks up real quick when needed, handles incredibly well, helps tremendously while driving or parking. All this and with issues in the brakes that have a grinding sound when flooring the pedal . I'm close to 8k miles on the odo and the problems in the car are not acceptable at all. Nothing can come close to the infotainment system of Audi in terms of responsiveness, and interface. Peaceful cabin. Encourages to drive it even more. Tbh, I've taken a longer route to home from work a few times just to be able to drive it more No improvements needed there Grinding sound from the brakes is affecting the safety in it. Features like parking assistance, airbags, cruise control, and tire pressure system. Issues with the brakes and the overall miles for a gallon are not what a person looking for reliability would appreciate. Leased it @783 amonth. About the value, I'd say its not too bad except for a couple of issues that need fixing. Got the best deal from them. Also, the servicing guys are way to polite and understand what I bring to them
User Overall Rating
Posted On: February 9, 2021
Smoothest of all
Pros - Smooth ride, center console with dual screen, four zone climate control
Cons - Paint protection applique has to be standard
Well Audi has been known for the comfort and A6 just nails that accolade. Smooth shifts, amazing suspension and good turning radius. Four zone climate control and dual screen setup as standard. No paint protection though Hands down the most comfortable car I've ever driven. Smooth suspension and shifts along with features like four zone climate control. Makes me want to chip of the paint with my hands. Such amazing paint quality deserves protection applique on it Ample amount of visibility and lots of safety features No breakdowns I can think of right now. Drives superb Good 62k including taxes and options No discounts of negotiations on the price. Professional staff and very easy going people.
User Overall Rating
Posted On: February 9, 2021
Mix of everything
Pros - Comfort, mpg, driveability
Cons - Exhaust note, downshifts can be more aggressive
I traded in my 14' A3 and got my hands on this beautifully made A6. Straight off, it comes with far better throttle response and can also be driven comfortably in traffic. Only thing I see untouched are the downshifts which could have been more aggressive. As of now, it focusses only on the comfort despite so much power. I like the practicality it has. Can haul stuff, people, and keep us entertained. The seat moldings are raised to hug the driver during cornering. Comes with more features than my previous car but I think that's normal for an Audi. Not too much difference in the design. The signature headlight housing shape with led lights do make it shine but that will be just about it A lot of added features are standard unlike my A3 where most of the features came in under options No questions asked. Routine maintenance are on the higher side but it never disappoints. Bigger engine and obviously pricier than the basic 45tfsi trim. My previous A3 did hold its value and I'm pretty positive this one will be no different Not the first time I was there to buy a car and they did everything in their way to make sure I only get the best from them.
