The A6’s cabin is roomier than the previous generation’s, having the benefit of an extra 80 millimetres of wheelbase. Quite how it is different from other hides I don’t know, but I can vouch for it being soft and supple. The A6’s interior is pleasing, especially the excellently bolstered sports seats that are covered in something called Volterra leather. The standard equipment P245/45R17s offer plenty of traction and the base suspension has all the road-holding required without the S-Line’s stiffer ride. Besides a whole bunch of S-Line badges, the package adds a stiffer sport suspension and low-profile 245/40R18 all-season radials. Engine and driveline are very refined, with the V6 producing a nice throaty growl when pushed hard. The A6 handles well enough in standard trim that you can forego the optional S-Line package (which adds $3,750 to the 4.2’s already hefty $74,790). The Avant makes strong power at the mid-range and top end. A used example is well worth a look and wed plump for either the 2.0T or the 3.2FSI if going the petrol route and either the 2.0 or 3.0-litre engines if a diesel is preferred.
Its an easy car to get along with too, Audi making its high technology features accessible rather than infuriating. It is available in 2 variants, 1 engine option. The Audi A6 may not be cheap but it does offer a lot of car for your money. Audi A6 is a Sedan available in a price range of 57.70 - 62.57 Lakh. Having already been stranded by two rear-drive sedans earlier this winter - one a competitor to the A6 - my appreciation for all-wheel drive has grown significantly. Audi A6 Price - Images, Colours & Reviews - CarWale.
I can’t vouch for the exact torque split, but I can tell you that the A6 handles snow- and ice-filled streets with ease. Audi claims, however, that as much as 67% of the V8’s torque can be directed at any wheel should traction be at a premium. The A6’s quattro system is fitted with Audi’s Torsen centre differential, which splits the engine’s power equally between the front and rear axles under normal conditions.
Giving Mercedes its due, however, the E500 features a seven-speed automatic transmission (the A6 has a six-speed autobox) and, unlike the 550, the V8 Mercedes is available with the company’s 4Matic AWD system. In 1997, Audi introduced the first series production electronic stability control (ESP) for all-wheel drive vehicles (Audi A8 and Audi A6) the worlds first production cars with both front and rear side airbags.For 1997, the new A8 was available with either front-wheel drive (FWD), or the Torsen-based quattro permanent four-wheel drive. Plus, the A6 gets significantly better fuel mileage in the city. It’s also happier at higher revs where the Mercedes is less comfortable. The Audi’s V8 is smoother to rev, a little more eager to respond to the throttle and, despite being significantly smaller, accelerates the hefty 4,145-kilogram A6 to 100 klicks just as fast as the 5.0L Mercedes. You may not care about such bafflegab, but you will about the results. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.