A successful car is now even better: Audi has further upgraded its A6 full-size model line. Powerful engines have been added to the lineup and innovative technologies reduce fuel consumption by some 15 percent for the engine range as a whole. A refined suspension system and new high-tech assistance systems have further enhanced the driving experience, while the MMI operating system have now entered a new, even more powerful generation. The further improved Audi A6 is available in the Middle East as of now.

The most athletic business sedan on the market is also the most successful. The Audi A6 is heading up its segment both in Europe and worldwide. In 2007, Audi sold some 234,000 units around the world, corresponding to a market share of 37 percent among its core competitors. The majority of the A6 models sold had six- and eight-cylinder engines, quattro permanent all-wheel drive and luxurious optional equipment on board – a clear indication of the esteem that Audi technologies enjoy.
 

An array of new expressive features accentuate the design of the Audi A6. The single-frame grill, bumpers, air inlets and fog lights have all been restyled. The headlights contain integrated daytime running lights – in conjunction with the xenon plus package (optional on the 2.0T), they take the form of a horizontal LED strip. The optionally available adaptive light now also includes a static turning light. Xenon plus can also be ordered with an additional function that automatically switches the main beam on and off.

The A6 presents an impressive side view with fine trim strips on the lower body sides, LED turn signals in the exterior mirror housings and powerfully styled alloy wheels. Its generous dimensions remain virtually unchanged – the sedan is 4.93 meters (16.17 ft) long, 1.86 meters (6.10 ft) wide and 1.46 meters (4.17 ft) high.

At the rear, a gentle lip on the trunk lid, a chrome strip on the bumper, a broad diffuser and straight exhaust tailpipes add definition to the design. The sedan’s rear lights have been updated: wide and flat, they now taper inward. LEDs ensure the best possible light yield.
 

The spacious A6 interior, with its elegant lines and perfect craftsmanship, has a sumptuous lounge feel. With softer upholstery, the rear seats are now even more comfortable. Their L-shaped head restraints can be lowered well out of the way and are a stylish design feature. A set of detailed features once again considerably reduces the already low noise level.

The character of the cockpit is also one of sophisticated elegance. The instrument cluster has been remodeled with higher-resolution graphics and a new frame now accentuates the display. Numerous tasteful aluminum and chrome trim details adorn the interior, including the steering wheel, emphasizing the luxurious ambiance. The new inlays are in Aluminum Radial on the 2.0T and in walnut brown or with the natural look of open-pore wood on the 2.8 and 3.0T.

All colors and materials are harmoniously coordinated. The regular seats in the 2.0T are upholstered in a new fabric, in Milano leather in the 2.8 and 3.0T and the optional sports seats are available in Alcatara leather upholstery. Soft armrests in the doors offer even more comfort. The integral head restraint system reduces the risk of whiplash injury from a rear collision.

Customers with especially dynamic tastes can opt for the S line exterior package, which adds a raft of sporty touches to the body. The features in the Audi exclusive program, on the other hand, are tailored to the needs of the luxury-minded individual.
 

Three gasoline engines are available on the new Audi A6, all offering the advantages of direct injection with the cutting-edge FSI and TFSI technology. Intensive engineering refinements have maximized the engines’ power and efficiency – across the model line, fuel economy has been improved by 15 percent. Their power is transmitted to the front or to all four wheels via the high-comfort tiptronic or the continuously variable multitronic transmission.

The range starts with a four-cylinder turbocharged engine, the 2.0 TFSI which delivers 125 kW (170 hp). With regard to V6 engines, Audi is bringing out a new version of the 2.8-liter FSI with 162 kW (220 hp) equipped with the innovative Audi valvelift system (AVS). This varies the intake valve lift in two stages, with the effect of increasing torque and lowering fuel consumption.

An attractive new addition to the engine line-up is the V6 with 3.0 liters displacement and power output of 213 kW (290 hp). Audi implements the optimum package for each engine, which is why the 3.0 TFSI is equipped with a supercharger – the T in the TFSI logo no longer stands just for turbo, but for supercharging in general. Without increasing fuel consumption in any way, this supercharger technology produces spontaneous engine response. And the delivery of torque right from idling speed is formidably strong; a muscular 420 Nm
(309.78 lb-ft) of torque is maintained constantly between 2,500 rpm and
4,850 rpm.

The 3.0 TFSI, combined with tiptronic and quattro drive, accelerates the A6 Sedan to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 5.9 seconds. And it keeps on going up to a governed top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph) – the kind of performance that up to just a few years ago was the exclusive preserve of eight-cylinder engines. Nevertheless, the supercharged V6 demonstrates exemplary economy: in the EU cycle, it covers 100 km on 9.4 liters of fuel (25.02 US mpg).