Audi A6 4dr saloon

4.2 V8 FSI Quattro SE

Like its smaller sibling, the A6 has always struggled to match its BMW counterpart dynamically, but it does get respectably close – so long as you steer clear of the larger-wheel options, which compromise ride comfort. Even so, the Audi's strongest cards

  • Price

  • £44,575

  • Autocar Rating

  • 7 stars out of 10

  • NCAP Rating

  • 5 stars out of 10

Equipment

Exterior
Alloy wheels standard
Metallic paint 600
Safety And Security
Alarm standard
Anti-lock brakes standard
Auto gearbox standard
Central locking standard
Centre 3-point belt standard
Deadlocks TBA
Driver airbag standard
Etched windows TBA
Immobiliser standard
Locking wheel nuts TBA
Marked parts TBA
Passenger airbag standard
Power steering standard
Remote locking standard
Seatbelt tensioners standard
Secure spare wheel standard
Side airbag standard
Side impact bars standard
Traction control standard
Visible VIN standard
Comfort And Convenience
Air conditioning standard
Climate control standard
Cruise control standard
Elec. steering adj 300
Electric front windows standard
Electric mirrors standard
Electric sunroof 850
Heated mirrors standard
Leather seats standard
Manual sunroof not available
Power seats adj standard
Seat height adj standard
Split/fold rear seats standard
Steering height adj standard
Steering reach adj standard
Audio, communication and navigation
Hands-free phone 400
Multi CD 320
Radio not available
RDS radio standard
Satellite navigation 1250
Unique fit radio TBA

Performance & Measurements

Body type Saloon
Boot space (max ltr) 546
Boot space (min ltr) 546
Braking distance (m) TBA/TBA
Driven wheels Four
Engine (cc/type) 4163/V8
Engine position F
Front headroom (mm) 989
Front legroom (mm) 1121
Fuel type Unleaded
Hands-free phone 400
Height (mm) 1459
Kerb weight (kg) 1745
Length (mm) 4916
Max power (bhp/rpm) 345/6800
Max torque (lb ft/rpm) 324/3500
Multi CD 320
Number of doors 4
Number of seats 5
Radio not available
RDS radio standard
Rear headroom (mm) 952
Rear kneeroom (mm) 723
Satellite navigation 1250
Towing weight (kg) 2100
Turning circle (m) 11.7
Unique fit radio TBA
Width (mm) 1855

Manufacturer's figures

0-60 mph (secs) 5.9
Max speed (mph) 155

Running Costs

% value retained (3yrs/36,000mls) 32
CO2 rating (g/km) 257
Combined mpg 26.2
Extra urban mpg 34.9
Insurance group 18
Manufacturer's warranty 3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown
Pence per mile 107.49
Service intervals 9,000-19,000
Servicing cost over 3yrs 1176
Tank capacity (gallons) 17.5
Typical contract hire rate (pcm) 930
Typical insurance quote 799
Urban mpg 18.1

Company Car Tax

 
Percentage Charge 35 35
Benefit in kind 15479 15479
Tax payable at 22% 3405.38 6810.76
Tax payable at 44% 3405.38 6810.76

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Metallic paint 600
Elec. steering adj 300
Electric sunroof 850
Hands-free phone 400
Multi CD 320
Satellite navigation 1250
 
TOTAL PRICE:  £44,575  Update Price

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