The Audi A6 gained a maximum star rating for occupant protection in official European crash tests and comes with a great deal of safety features as standard. Traction control, electronic stability control (which helps the driver regain control during a skid) and active head restraints (which reduce the risk of whiplash injuries) are fitted as standard.

Every car also comes with six airbags (twin front, side and curtain airbags).

The boot offers a decent luggage capacity of 546 litres – that’s slightly bigger than alternatives like the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes E-Class. The load area itself is wide and fairly easy to access, although the boot lip is quite high. However the rear seats split 60/40 and fold down so you can carry longer items. Up front there’s good storage with a decent size glovebox plus an additional cubby in the armrest between the front seats.