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Audi A6 C7

Headline trim: 3.0 TDI biturbo quattro — 320 bhp, 0-62 in 5.1s.

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Verdict
B
BHP
320 bhp
0–60
5.1 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
32 mpg (US)
Used
$7,600-$23,000

Strengths

  • MLB platform refinement
  • Virtual Cockpit option late-life
  • 3.0 TDI biturbo torque

Weaknesses

  • EA189 Dieselgate
  • Air suspension wear
  • S-Tronic mechatronic

Notable tech

  • MLB platform
  • S-Tronic 7DCT
  • Air suspension optional
  • Virtual Cockpit added 2017
  • S6 / RS6 above
  • 3.0 TDI biturbo (320 bhp)

Common issues

  • EA189 Dieselgate
  • S-Tronic mechatronic
  • Air suspension compressor wear

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across C7's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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2.0 TFSI 252
BHP252
Torque370 Nm
0–606.1 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)35 mpg
DriveFWD / quattro
Gearbox7DSG
3.0 TFSI 333 quattro
BHP333
Torque440 Nm
0–605.5 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox7DSG
2.0 TDI 177 diesel
BHP177
Torque380 Nm
0–608.1 s
Top146 mph
MPG (US)48 mpg
DriveFWD / quattro
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
2.0 TDI Ultra 190
BHP190
Torque400 Nm
0–607.7 s
Top146 mph
MPG (US)56 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox7DSG
3.0 TDI 218 diesel
BHP218
Torque500 Nm
0–606.3 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)44 mpg
DriveFWD / quattro
Gearbox7DSG
3.0 TDI biturbo 320
BHP320
Torque650 Nm
0–605.1 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox8AT