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What's New for 2025?
The A6 gets standard traffic-sign recognition along with Homelink buttons that have been moved to the rearview mirror. On both the four-cylinder A6 45 TFSI and the V6-powered A6 55 TFSI, the Premium Plus trim now includes dual-pane acoustic glass, quad-zone automatic climate control, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats and a power trunklid. Furthermore, the Prestige trim now comes standard with the formerly optional Luxury package, which includes multicontour massaging front seats and extended leather upholstery.
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"It's never been the most exciting entrant in this class, but the A6 remains a force to reckon with by virtue of its uncanny refinement and diverse skill set. Trouble is, the competition keeps getting updated while the A6 seems to stand pat year after year. Audi's been focusing more on its electric lineup as of late, and its gas-powered models have been neglected as a result. The A6 is a very nice car, but it's not a top contender in its current form."—Ranked #5 out of 9 Midsize Luxury Sedans
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2025 Audi A6 that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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The base A6 boasts the stronger of Audi's two four-cylinder tunes and standard all-wheel drive. For almost 60 large, though, we'd want a little more performance than this A6 configuration provides.
The A6 55 TFSI may sound like a minor upgrade based on the name, but it actually replaces the standard four-cylinder engine with a turbocharged V6 that delivers much more authoritative acceleration for just a few grand more than the base A6. You give up a few mpg on the fuel-economy front, but to us, that trade is very much worth it.
The S6 has even greater gobs of power for those who are left underwhelmed by the A6 55 TFSI sedan's turbocharged 3.0-liter V6. Although the S6 gives up a tenth of a liter, its 2.9-liter V6 is twin-turbocharged to produce more than 100 extra ponies. It's not the fastest super-sedan in this midsize class, but it's without a doubt the fastest A6 sedan variant.
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