Overview

The A6 is a handsome-looking saloon car that isn’t too in-your-face with neat proportions that hide an interior packed with technology and near impeccable build quality. If you think that the A6 looks similar to other models in the Audi range, don’t worry, there’s no need to get your eyes tested. It’s a deliberate strategy of familiarity.

Rivals on the saloon side of things include the BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Genesis G80, Volvo S90 and Jaguar XF. Although if you truly want something large and luxurious there are SUVs on the agenda too. The Audi Q7, BMW X5 and Mercedes GLE will also be on many people’s shopping lists.

If you don’t want the four-door saloon, there’s also an A6 Avant estate and A6 Allroad for those looking for a halfway house between an estate and an SUV.

The A6 has been around since 2018 and has changed very little in that time. This means it’s beginning to feel a bit old compared with its rivals, but it is more readily available. Plus leasing companies often have them on offer.

Choosing one is easy enough. There are only four trim levels, Sport being the cheapest and Vorsprung the most expensive. Both diesel and petrol buyers are catered for, plus there’s a plug-in hybrid model aimed at company car drivers and people who do a lot of short journeys.

Should you opt for one? Click through the next few pages to read everything you need to know about the Audi A6, including its practicality, how much it costs to run and what it’s like to drive.