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Audi A6 C8 (4K)

Mid-Size Sedan

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Audi A6 C8 (Typ 4K) is an executive sedan in production from 2018. It is available with a range of inline-4 and V6 engines that displaced 2.0 to 3.0 liters.

Like before, the C8 A6 is limited to V6 engine, which requires an additional balance shaft. Still, the diesel variant is reasonably durable.

Audi has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.26 coefficient of drag to show for it.

Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Audi A6 C8 comes with multi-link suspensions at all four corners. This provides the best cornering performance and tunability, at the expense of cost and a little bit of durability.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 66%

Pros

Good exterior styling
Good 0.26 drag coefficient
Low official fuel consumption
Good suspension setup

Cons

Too many electronic gizmos
Reliability concerns

What external reviewers found

External score 70%

Pros

Good range
Excellent infotainment system
Excellent cabin tech
Decent handling
Good standard equipment

Cons

Lacklustre handling
Not as satisfying a steer as rivals
Lack of four-wheel steering
Not as powerful as the V6
V6 feels heavy and cumbersome

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Specifications

Variants shown:

35 TDI

40 TDI

40 TDI quattro

45 TDI quattro

45 TFSI

45 TFSI quattro

45 TFSI ultra

45 TFSI ultra quattro

50 TDI quattro

50 TFSI e quattro

55 TFSI e quattro

55 TFSI quattro

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autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 50% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

The A6 rides beautifully on its air springs, softly bracing the body over peaks, through troughs and resisting well the sort of pitch and roll movements that can easily overwhelm a 1900kg saloon. Less convincing is the £1950 Dynamic all-wheel steering, which undoubtedly gives a very large car surprisingly agility through slower, tighter bends. The larger Audi engine is tremendously well mannered, remaining almost inaudible at a cruise.

Pros

Powerful engine
Comfortable to drive
Decent handling

Cons

Not as satisfying a steer as rivals
Not as comfortable as rivals

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 81% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

The new Audi A6 arrived in 2018 and is currently available in saloon and Avant estate guises. Range is bolstered by a toughened-up Allroad Avant and go-faster S6 and RS6 versions. As usual, the standard A6 comes in Sport, S line, Vorsprung and Black Edition trims. All cars get a 48-volt electrical system that delivers'mild hybrid' tech that allows coasting at speed to help boost fuel economy.

Pros

Best-in-class infotainment tech
Cheaper than rivals

Cons

Slippery ride
Lacklustre handling

cnet^[3]

Reviewer score 84% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

The Audi A6 has a cabin technology advantage over the E-Class. There's no MMI controller knob for this generation, replaced by an 8.6-inch secondary haptic-touch screen. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard, but neither technology is compatible with Audi's haptic feedback.

Pros

Class-leading infotainment tech
Vibrant interior
Excellent cabin tech

Cons

No standard driver assistance package

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References

^ Audi A6 50 TDI S Line 2018 UK review. [autocar].
^ Audi A6 review. [autoexpress].
^ 2019 Audi A6 review: Buttoned-up sedan is bursting with tech. [cnet].

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