2012 Audi S6

At a Glance

Pricing $42,200 - $71,900
Drive Types FWD, AWD
Engines 2.0l I4 T, 3.0l V6 S, 4.0l V8 T
Transmissions A8, CVT, SM7
Fuel Economy 17-25 (city), 27-33 (highway)

Like other German luxury automakers, Audi markets a range of sedans in varying sizes. The latest A6 sedan splits the difference between the smaller A4 and larger A8 sedans. While the A6 is competitive in size with the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, it offers slightly less interior room than mainstream mid-sized sedans like the Toyota Camry or Honda Accord. For a luxury sedan, the A6 represents a healthy blend of size, luxury, and performance. Like most Audi models, the A6 is offered in Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige trim levels. The base Premium model is well equipped, with the higher trim levels adding features like HID headlamps, four-zone climate control, and larger wheels/tires.

What Changed:

The S6 rejoins the updated A6 lineup. Power is provided by a twin-turbo 4.0l V8 producing 420-bhp and 406 lb-ft. of torque. Audi's quattro AWD is now available with the 2.0T engine.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
A6 Sedan 2.0T Premium 2.0l I4 T (211-bhp) CVT FWD $42,200
A6 Sedan 2.0T Premium 2.0l I4 T (211-bhp) A8 AWD $44,400
A6 Sedan 2.0T Premium Plus 2.0l I4 T (211-bhp) CVT FWD $46,500
A6 Sedan 2.0T Premium Plus 2.0l I4 T (211-bhp) A8 AWD $48,700
A6 Sedan 3.0T Premium 3.0l V6 S (310-bhp) A8 AWD $50,400
A6 Sedan 3.0T Premium Plus 3.0l V6 S (310-bhp) A8 AWD $54,700
A6 Sedan 3.0T Prestige 3.0l V6 S (310-bhp) A8 AWD $56,950
A6 Sedan S6 4.0l V8 T (420-bhp) SM7 AWD $71,900