2020 Audi A6

Agree or not, the 2020 Audi A6 is one hell of a sedan. Available in 6 different trim levels and 2 different engine options, the A6 sedan is designed for pure ‘Audilicious’ thrill. Priced between $55,895 and $70,695, the A6 sedan comes with standard all-wheel drive. 

Which trim to buy?

We recommend the mid-level 2020 Audi A6 45 Premium Plus 4DR all-wheel-drive Quattro sedan with a turbocharged, four-cylinder engine. Offering intriguing features, the A6 Premium 45 makes a perfect portfolio for the luxury car buyer. On top of it, we also recommend installing the Driver Assistance package on the 2020 A6 which adds adaptive cruise control and traffic jam assist to the car. 

Turn on the keys and the symphony of the standard turbocharged four-cylinder engine resonates through the hood. Producing maximum power of 248 hp at 4300 rpm and maximum torque of 273 lb./ft. at 1600 rpm, the A6 45 Premium is a performance machine. A 7-speed auto-shift transmission is embedded with enough powerful engine giving this all-wheel-drive sedan a perfect drive quality.

Audi has designed this powertrain to employ hybrid technology and comes with a 12- or 48-volt starter/alternator which helps in running the engine's stop/start system and a few other equipments.

How fast is it?

Push the pedals on a freeway and you can overtake most of the vehicles in a jiffy. Accelerating zero to sixty miles per hour in 4.5 seconds, the 2020 Audi A6 is fast enough for a quick adrenaline rush on a red light or for a skid or two on an enticing corner. Although, when understanding the entire specs of the sedan, we could see that it's not exactly a sports sedan. It's not meant to bring butterflies in your stomach but a sedan you drool over on those sheer luxurious driving experiences. 

The 2020 Audi A6 45 Premium Plus has a quarter-mile range of 13.5/102.7 sec./miles. 

What about the ride quality?

Wide summer tires keep you off the potholes while cruising. Tuned for comfort and luxury, the 2020 Audi A6 45 Premium Plus has a class-leading ride and handling capability. Precise steering and gear ratios make the sedan feel planted on curves and corners.

Although, what lacks in terms of handling is that the sedan doesn't feel like it's under control when attacking through a zippy road. However, considering the fact that this is not a performance sedan, we can't blame Audi much for the same.

How good is the braking system of the Audi A6?

Push the brakes and you can feel the precision with which this sedan is built. 13.3 inches of rotor brakes in the front and 13 inches on the backstops the car within a considerable time. On the books, the 2020 Audi A6 Sedan is one of the heaviest out of all its competitors in the segment but it doesn't feel so due to its well-built steering wheel and great suspension system. 

Nosedive is well contained for the most part under heavy braking and most people, won't have much problem with the same.

When you compare the Audi with its rivals, you will find that the Audi betters all of its rivals by a big margin. That's owing to a potent braking setup and a well-optimized Quattro AWD system. The Merc comes second in this list but trails the Audi by some margin. The M340i is the worst performer of the lot, contrary to its sporty credentials.

Nobody likes frequent pit stops while cruising on the freeway with ‘ Johnny cash’ on repeat. Audi has taken the extra step in refining the I4 engine under the hood which delivers one of the best fuel economies in the segment. A gallon of gas can take you 22 miles within the city limits while on the highway, it goes up to 32 miles per gallon. This sedan has a combined fuel economy of about 25 miles per gallon. 

Just like the other departments, the Bimmer and the Merc, can't simply match the MPG figures of the Audi. The Merc comes very close to snatching the throne from the Audi but loses out on the highway. The Bimmer, just can't match both these cars in the overall MPG department. 

We appreciate the motorhead in you who is willing to understand not just the stance but the interiors of this sleek machine. All black interiors with metallic touches all through the cabin give the 2020 Audi A6 the luxurious whiff of aroma which is what differentiates this sedan from other sports-focused sedans in the segment. 

Audi defines A6's interior styling as sleek, modern, and nicely put together made out of brilliant-quality materials. Soft leather gives the occupant the much-desired comfort and plush touch. Rich-looking wood and nickel-finished metal trim smartly used to the dash and doors. The same material is used in the majority controls all through the cabin. A large touch screen controls the drive modes and climate in the cockpit. Audi uses the same system in the A8 sedan and in the Q8 cross over. 

Not for the bumpy road but the 2020 Audi A6 is definitely an executive sedan. Seating 5 people, the soft leather seats on this sedan with plush cabin makes it a great place to unwind after a day at work or just cruise through the freeway on a weekend. 8-way adjustable front seats and an easy to fold rear seats make comfort the first priority in this sedan. Enough legroom and headroom further add to the comfort. Big windows with a one-touch pushdown feature and wide enough doors make it easy to get on and off the sedan. 

What features to expect on the inside?

The 2020 Audi A6 sedan comes with interior features such as:

• Distance pacing cruise control 
• Door mirror memory
• 3 12V DC power outlets
• Power windows with front and rear 1-touch down
• Emergency communication system
• Air filter
• Day-night rearview mirror
• Illuminated auxiliary driver and passenger-side visor mirror
• Automatic temperature control 
• Residual heat recirculation
• Power glass tilting and sliding sunroof
• Trunk/hatch/door FOB controls
• Console ducts
• Heated steering wheel
• 4 USB ports
• Driver's footrest
• Remote engine start
• Refrigerated/cooled box
• Telescoping steering wheel

What about the tech on offer?

Audi's MMI interface ranks as one of the best in the industry. The A6 also gets the slick and intuitive unit that Audi is known for. Some of the other features on offer include

• Primary monitor touchscreen
• Navigation system with voice directions
• 16 Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium speakers
• Diversity antenna
• Audio theft deterrent
• Real-time weather display
• Speed-sensitive volume
• Steering wheel mounted audio controls
• SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite with seek-scan
• Audi connect 4G LTE internet access
• 705W premium amplifier

What is the cargo capacity of the Audi A6?

Sedans are not generally the ‘ large boot space’ type of cars but Audi has done all it can to make the A6 as spacious as possible, both in the cabin as well as in the boot. There are split-folding seats present in the cabin that can liberate some more space within the cabin when needed.

You can fit a total of 6 standard size suitcases in the trunk and can also customize the rear seats to increase cargo volume. Although, competitors in the segment have better cargo space the 2020 Audi A6 sedan. 

It feels like a 4 circle logo coupled with led DRLs can never go wrong. Sleek and posh styling is what welcomes the admirer to the 2020 Audi A6 sedan. Flaunting its wide chrome grill with 9 spoke split alloys and fluid lines all the way through the A-pillar and B-pillar, the A6 is definitely a head-turner. Turn signals integrated into the headlamps and taillamps present an interesting mix of simplicity and extravagance all through the design philosophy of the A6. Twin chrome exhaust and black skid plates perform an intricate dance of glory and charm. 

What about its dimensions comparatively?

List some of its exterior features

The exterior features of the 2020 Audi A6 sedan include:

• Chrome grille
• Power remote right side-view door mirror with tilt down
• Body-colored door handles
• Auto-dimming door mirrors
• Turn signal indicator mirrors
• Power open and close trunk
• Heated door mirrors
• Metallic paint
• Galvanized steel/aluminum body material
• Body-colored front and rear bumpers
• Door auto-latch

Audi has been a leader in terms of innovations in safety and the 2020 Audi A6, comes with the same.

The safety features on the 2020 Audi A6 sedan include:

• Adjustable front head restraints with tilt
• Curtain 1st and 2nd-row overhead airbag
• Knee airbag
• Forward collision mitigation
• Brake assist
• ABS and driveline traction control
• Tracker system
• Side-impact bars
• Electronic stability
• Daytime running lights
• Rear child safety locks
• Perimeter/approach lights
• Locking fuel flap included with power door locks
• 4 wheel disc brakes
• Traction control
• Immobilizer
• Panic alarm
• Four-wheel ABS brakes

2020 Audi A6 Sedan 45 Premium Plus VS 2020 Mercedes Benz E350

The rivalry is as old as it can get. Both sleek and stylish cars, what differentiates the two is a bit sporty stance on the Merc while the A6 is luxury-focused. Both differ not just in terms of design but also in terms of performance. You can instantly feel the difference once you take the first turn. While A6 feels planted but it lacks the punch which is in abundance in the E350. Merc is also about $2k cheaper than the A6 while its performance specs paint a different picture. Both cars have the same standard engine and produce the same amount of torque. Although, the 2020 Mercedes Benz Base E350 produces more horsepower.

2020 Audi A6 Sedan 45 Premium Plus VS 2020 BMW M40i XDrive

Two leaders in the midrange luxury sedan segments, the 2020 Audi A6 and the 2020 BMW M40i differentiate in terms of their DNA and genes. BMW is definitely much more performance-focused on the track then the A6. Built strictly for the roads, the A6 lacks the sporty punch but what it can deliver with precision are luxury and comfort. The M40i is $5k costlier than the A6 and is ahead in terms of horsepower and torque produced. BMW has done a lot to make the M40i a well-handled sedan but what it lacks is a good fuel economy. 

In the war of 3 ‘bonnet wagons’, what wins is the one who can deliver what you are in the market for. The A6 promises to be the quintessential executive sedan you can commute to work in and can have a bit of fun on the weekends. While the M40i and E350 are both performances focused and are track demons if you train them right. May the speed gods be with you.