Audi A6

The Audi A6 is a mid-sized sedan introduced in 1994. The A6 is also offered as the Avant station wagon and the high performance S6. The A6 is currently in it's 3rd generation, which when introduced in 2005, won the World Car of the Year award. The A6's top competitors include the Cadillac STS, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series and Lexus GS.

Fast Facts

1. Class: Mid-Size, Luxury
2. Engine: 3.2 Liter V6 FSI Multitronic, 4.2 V8 FSI Quattro tiptronic
3. Transmission: 6-Speed automatic with tiptronic (4.2 Liter), Variable multitronic (3.2 Liter)
4. Fuel Efficiency: 18-25 mpg (4.2 Liter), 21-29 mpg (3.2 Liter)
5. Power: 350 HP (4.2 Liter), 255 HP (3.2 Liter)
6. Torque: 325 lb-ft (4.2 Liter), 243 lb-ft(3.2 Liter)
7. Top Speed: 130 mph (limited)
8. 0-60: 5.8 sec(4.2 Liter), 6.9 sec(3.2 Liter)
9. MSRP: $42,950-56,300

Car and Driver Review

1. Lists the highs as attractive styling and a reasonably priced V-8 engine.
2. Lows include a harsh ride quality and mediocre performance.

Edmunds Review

1. The pros include elegant interior design, the all-wheel drive system, and affordable price.
2. The cons include a weak V6 engine, subpar road handling and lack of a manual transmission option.

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