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Audi S6 C8 (4K)

Mid-Size Sedan

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Audi S6 is the high performance variant of the A6. In the fifth generation, the S6 comes in both sedan and wagon (Avant) forms. Unlike its predecessor, which had a V8 bi-turbo powerplant, the new S6s have downsized engines. In Europe, it is powered by a 3.0L TDI V6, while outside Europe a 2.9L bi-turbo V6 takes its place.

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What we found

Neofiliac score 71%

Pros

Good exterior styling
Good 0.28 drag coefficient
Decent performance

Cons

Downsized engine(s)
Limited by emission controls

What external reviewers found

External score 71%

Pros

Impressive range and economy
Gorgeous interior
Impressive fuel economy
Comfortable ride
Comfortable to drive
Powerful V8 engine

Cons

Lacklustre handling
Lack of standard S6 tech
Heavy for its class
Audi’s infotainment system isn’t the best

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 62% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

The heart of the S6 is a north-south nose-mounted 3.0-litre V6 equipped with a 48V electrically driven compressor. When the car is coasting or on the overrun, it collects power in a 0.48kWh battery for later use in acceleration. The official WLTP combined fuel consumption figure is 36.2mpg and the CO2 output is 164g/km.

Pros

Powerful V8 engine
Impressive fuel economy

Cons

Heavy for its class
Lacklustre handling

cnet^[2]

Reviewer score 93% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

Audi is killing it with interior design, and the fine leather, open-pore wood and aluminum trim all work together to create a cabin that's both modern and ultra-premium. There's a ton of tech on offer, too, as evidenced by not one, not two, but three different screens. The base S6 Premium Plus can be had with a $2,250 Driver Assistance package.

Pros

Gorgeous interior
Comfortable ride
Lots of tech

Cons

Lack of standard S6 tech

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References

^ Audi S6 2019 review. [autocar].
^ 2020 Audi S6 review: A beautifully balanced sport sedan. [cnet].

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