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Audi A6 is an executive car. All generations of the A6 have offered either front-wheel drive or Torsen-based four-wheel drive – marketed by Audi as their Quattro system. Second and third generation A6 models have shared their platform with the company’s Allroad models. The latest generation of the Audi A6 is one of the most advanced and desirable cars in Audi’s range. Thanks to an intelligent combination of steel and aluminium, its body is now significantly lighter – which, combined with a new choice of engines, leads to 19% lower fuel consumption. You’ll find a wide range of equipment as standard, including SD card based navigation, 17-inch alloy wheels, Multi-Media Interface with a retractable 6.5” display and leather upholstery. You can also choose from a wide range of innovative options, including a 15-speaker Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System and a cockpit-style head-up display that enables you to keep your eyes on the road at all times. Of course, that’s just the beginning. Read on to see everything the Audi A6 has to offer.

Efficiency

At Audi, doing less is something we’re trying to do more of. We’re working to use less fuel, release less CO2 and waste less energy. It’s why we’ve incorporated a number of more efficient technologies into the Audi A6 Saloon.

Recuperation

When a vehicle brakes, the discs convert the kinetic energy into thermal energy, which is wasted as it cannot be used. With a recuperation system, like the one in the Audi A6 Saloon, the kinetic energy is converted into useful electrical energy. The way it works is simple. While the car is coasting or braking, the alternator voltage is raised above the level of the basic electrical system, which enables the alternator to generate electrical energy and store it temporarily in the battery. When the vehicle accelerates, this energy is used to relieve the load on the alternator, resulting in a fuel saving of up to 3%.

Enhanced air conditioning

The efficient cooling system in the Audi A6 can save up to 8 g/km of CO2 compared with the previous model. It’s thanks to a new brushless motor that’s lighter, uses less energy and has a longer operating life.

Lightweight construction

From the earliest stages of its design, Audi looked for ways to save energy in the Audi A6 Saloon. It’s why every component has been optimised for greater agility, improved efficiency and more driving pleasure. In fact, thanks to its hybrid aluminium construction, this advanced model is now 15% lighter than a conventional steel vehicle.

Efficiency programmes

The Driver’s Information System in the Audi A6 Saloon comes as standard with an innovative efficiency programme, which offers advice on improving fuel economy as you drive. Also, via the standard Audi drive select system you can choose a new efficiency setting which aids you in driving even more economically.

Automatic Start-Stop function

In heavy traffic, your car still uses fuel and releases CO2, even when it’s stationary. The automatic Start-Stop function counteracts this problem by switching off the engine when your car comes to a standstill. As soon as you touch the clutch, the car restarts. In conjunction with TDI® and TFSI®, it helps save up to 0.4 litres of fuel every 100km.

Engines

The new engines for the A6 are 1.8 litre 20v inline four cylinder, and 2.8 litre 30v V6 petrol engines, with the 2.3 litre inline five engine being dropped on most markets. For the diesel engines, an inline four 1.9 Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI), and the inline five (R5) 2.5 TDI (103 kW (140 PS; 138 bhp)) are available.

Until 1997, the A6 came with several different engines, two of them turbodiesel, and most of them available with Audi’s Torsen-based quattro permanent four-wheel drive system. The A6 is available with saloon and Avant bodies.

Petrol

TFSI® direct-injection technology is a unique Audi innovation that includes supercharging, which combines FSI® technology with forced induction – giving cars an extra injection of power and torque. It also delivers enhanced fuel efficiency as precisely the right amount of fuel and air are injected into the combustion chambers, enabling the engine to ‘breathe’ more easily. It results in reduced heat loss and increased output, with around a 15% reduction in fuel consumption and significantly lower exhaust emissions.

Diesel

We introduced TDI® to the roads in 1989, marking a departure from the noisy, fuel-thirsty diesel engines of the past. And since then, we’ve continuously refined it, recently developing commonrail technology. Under this system, a series of piezo injectors use electrical charge to precisely control the amount of fuel injected into the engine. As well as reducing noise, this allows combustion to happen at a lower temperature, with less oxygen, which lowers emissions.

Transmissions

multitronic®

Translating a driver’s preferences and intentions into road performance, the multitronic® transmission system entertains no compromises – whether in terms of dynamism, convenience or economy. multitronic® automatic transmission is available on models without quattro® permanent all-wheeldrive. A continuously variable transmission, multitronic® can transmit up to 400 Nm of torque and permits an exceptionally wide range of gear ratios. The result is smooth, powerful acceleration and a high level of driving comfort. And thanks to its lightweight design and a number of advanced electronic control systems that monitor gradient, road conditions and the way the driver is using the accelerator pedal, multitronic® also plays an instrumental role in reducing fuel consumption.

S tronic®

Driving is all about thinking ahead, which is just what the S tronic® dual-clutch transmission does. It works almost as two separate systems, one engaging the odd-numbered and the other the even-numbered gears. So when you’re accelerating in second, it has third gear waiting for you. And once you make the switch, it’s already thinking about fourth. With two clutches working together, you can change gears almost instantly while experiencing smooth, uninterrupted power.

quattro®

It’s the technology that has given Audi the edge on the racetrack ever since it was first introduced over 30 years ago – a technology that delivers ultimate control whilst enhancing the sporty characteristics which make the A6 Saloon so thrilling to drive. It’s called quattro® permanent allwheel- drive. The principle is simple: in the same way that four brakes ensure better deceleration, four permanently-driven wheels deliver better acceleration and road-holding, pushing or pulling the car as needed, for a driving experience that’s both dynamic and safe. In the A6 Saloon, asymmetric dynamic torque distribution continuously distributes drive power between the front and rear axles, depending on weather conditions, road surface and gradient. This leads to greater flexibility and an enhanced, sportier drive.

quattro® with Sports differential

The optional electronically regulated Sports differential distributes variable amounts of drive force to each rear wheel, ensuring outstanding acceleration performance in corners and stabilising the vehicle’s response to load change. It also brings better direct steering characteristics and, as it requires less steering effort, more agile handling.

Standard Equipment

SE model equipment

All A6 Saloon SE models have the following items of standard equipment

Engine and transmission

Start-Stop system with energy recuperation

Wheels, tyres and suspension

• 17″ x 8J ’10-spoke’ design alloy wheels with 225/55 R17 tyres
• Electromechanical parking brake
• Dynamic suspension
• Audi drive select with four pre-configured modes (Comfort, Auto, Dynamic and Efficiency), allowing the driver to electronically adjust the engine, transmission and steering. The new efficiency mode influences the shift program, electromechanical power steering, engine, cruise control, and where fitted: deluxe automatic air conditioner, adaptive air suspension, quattro® with Sports differential
• Space-saver spare wheel
• Anti-theft wheel bolts
• Tool kit and car jack

Safety and security

• Driver’s Information System (DIS) – Monochrome display in the direct field of view of the driver. The DIS shows the radio frequency/station or the song title, outside temperature, trip computer, gear-shift display and telephone menu
• Cruise control – maintains any speed above 18mph, provided the engine power output and engine braking effect permit it; operated via separate steering column stalk. The set speed is displayed in the Driver’s Information System
• Light and rain sensor – automatically switches the dipped beam or windscreen wipers on/off depending on the light and rain conditions; includes delayed deactivation/automatic activation of the rear lights and number plate lights when parking or opening the vehicle
• Audi Parking System Plus – acoustic and visual park assist system for the front and rear with Multi-Media Interface (MMI) screen display; measurement is by ultrasonic sensors concealed in the bumpers
• Tyre pressure monitoring display – provides a visual and acoustic warning of loss in pressure in one or more tyres; defective tyre is displayed in the Driver’s Information System
• Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) First aid kit with warning triangle Front airbags with front passenger deactivation – also includes side head airbags
• Seat belt monitoring
• Anti-theft alarm with tow-away protection via angle of inclination sensors (can be switched off), including interior monitoring system which can be switched off; alarm for monitoring doors, bonnet and tailgate, independent of vehicle electrical system
• Keyless go – conveniently allows the engine to be started by simply pressing the start/stop button in the centre console. The key just needs to be carried

Seats

• Split-folding rear seat back
• Standard seats in Milano leather upholstery including seat covers, head restraints and front centre armrest. The leather is hard-wearing and durable. Includes manual adjustment for seat height, length, backrest angle, head restraint, belt height and steering wheel reach and height
• ISOFIX child seat mounting for front passenger (with airbag deactivation) and outer rear seats

Audio and communication

• MMI Radio Plus including: – MMI control panel operating the MMI display (6.5-inch retractable colour display) –
• 2 SDHC memory card readers (up to 32GB) and single CD player that supports MP3, WMA and AAC –
• TP memo – automatically saves traffic news when driving
• MMI Navigation (SD card) includes: – 6.5-inch retractable MMI colour display with high quality map display
• – Voice control using whole words
• – Dynamic route guidance
• – Additional display in the Driver’s Information System Audi Sound System
•  – 6-channel amplifier
• – 180-Watt amplifying capacity
• – 10 loudspeakers including subwoofer AUX–IN socket Mobile telephone preparation
• – Bluetooth Interface: Bluetooth-compatible mobile phones can be connected to the vehicle via the interface allowing handsfree calls via the microphone

Interior equipment

• Dual-zone electronic climate control – automatic air conditioning which electronically regulates the air temperature, air flow rate and distribution for the driver and front passenger sides
• 4-spoke leather-trimmed multi-function steering wheel (with paddles for automatic transmissions)
• Auto-dimming rear-view mirror – uses a photocell to recognise when the headlights behind are too bright and dims automatically
• Front centre armrest for driver and front passenger, movable and with adjustable angle
• Cloth headlining
• Luggage compartment mat
• Inlays in aluminium trigon
• Door sill trims with aluminium inlays
• Front and rear floor mats coordinated with the selected interior colour

Exterior equipment

• Exterior mirrors; electrically adjustable and heated
• Halogen headlights
• Body-coloured door mirrors
• Tow bar bracket preparation – tow bar preparation includes wiring to the control unit, fitting for control unit and adapted engine cooling. The set of parts for retrofitting is available from Audi Accessories or available as an option
• S line model equipment
• In addition to SE model equipment
• Wheels, tyres and suspension
• 18″ x 8J ‘5-twin-spoke’ design alloy wheels with 245/45 R18 tyres
• Sports suspension lowered by 20mm

Seats

• Front Sports seats including electric 4-way lumbar support and manual adjustment for seat height, length, depth, backrest, head restraint, belt height and steering wheel reach and height
• Seats upholstered in black Valcona leather with embossed S line logo in the front seat backrests

Interior equipment

• S line 3-spoke leather multi-function Sports steering wheel with S line badge (includes paddles in automatic models)
• Gear lever knob in black perforated leather
• Door sill trims with S line logo
• S line inlays in matt-brushed aluminium Headlining in black cloth

Exterior equipment

• S line badges on the front wings
• S line front and rear bumpers, side ventilation grilles, side skirts
• Platinum grey front spoiler lip and diffuser insert
• Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights
• LED rear lights
• Headlight washers