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Summary
The Audi A6 excels at driving dynamics. It's a wonderful car for quick commuting, smooth high-speed travel, and spirited driving. It's smooth and quiet, good for easy conversation and listening pleasure. It's right up there with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5 Series in terms of safe and secure motoring, particularly when weather enters the picture. When conditions get really slick, you can't beat quattro.NewCarTestDrive.com editor Mitch McCullough filed this report from Milan, with Greg Brown in Italy's Dolomites.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Audi A6 3.2 FrontTrak ($41,230); 3.2 quattro ($44,380); 4.2 quattro ($54,580); Avant 3.2 quattro ($47,280); S6 quattro ($71,280) |
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Engines:
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3.2-liter dohc 24v V6 |
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Transmissions:
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6-speed automatic with Tiptronic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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ABS, ESP, EBD, Brake Assist; two-stage frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, head airbags, active front head airbags; tire-pressure monitoring system |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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dual rear seat-mounted side airbags |
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Basic Warranty:
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4 years/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Germany |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Audi A6 Avant 3.2 quattro ($47,280) |
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Standard Equipment:
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leather seating surfaces, wood interior trim, automatic dual-zone climate control with filter, Multi Media Interface (MMI) with 7-inch color screen, power windows with one-touch up and down, electromechanical parking brake, cruise control, rear window and side mirror defogger, power remote door locks, remote trunk unlock, illuminated vanity mirrors, 12-way power and heated front seats, folding rear seat, floor mats, tool kit, trip computer, anti-theft system, variable intermittent wipers with heatable washers, rain sensor, 10-speaker AM/FM/CD 6-disc changer, Servotronic power rack-and-pinion steering, leather-covered steering wheel and shift knob, tilt and telescope steering wheel, tire-pressure monitor |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Convenience Package ($2,750) includes bi-xenon adaptive headlamps, adaptive headlamps, programmable daytime running lights, Bose premium sound system, auto-dimming interior mirror with compass, auto-dimming and electrically folding exterior mirrors, memory for driver's seat and mirror adjustments, Homelink, storage package; Sunroof package ($1,450) includes power glass sunroof and heated front seats; S line Package ($2,750) includes sport suspension, 18-inch alloys, aluminum door sills with S line logo, gray birch wood trim, S line front and rear bumpers, steering wheel paddle shifters, headlight washers; Technology Package ($4,000) includes voice recognition, Advanced Key, advanced parking system with rearview camera, navigation system, Sirius satellite radio; power tailgate ($450); rear side airbags ($350) |
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Destination Charge:
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720 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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48640 |
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Layout:
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four-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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255 @ 6500 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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243 @ 3250 |
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Transmission:
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6-speed automatic with Tiptronic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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19/27 |
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Wheelbase:
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111.9 |
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Length/width/height:
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194.2/79.2/58.2 |
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Track, f/r:
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62.7/62.9 |
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Turning circle:
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39 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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37.6/57.1/41.3 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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38/55.9/36.9 |
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Cargo volume:
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33.9 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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independent four-link |
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Suspension, r:
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independent self-tracking trapezoidal-link |
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Ground clearance:
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4.6 |
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Curb weight:
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4211 |
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Tires:
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245/45R17 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
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Fuel capacity:
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21.1 |
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