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Audi A6 C8

Headline trim: 50 TDI quattro MHEV — 282 bhp, 0-62 in 5.5s.

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Verdict
B
BHP
282 bhp
0–60
5.5 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
39 mpg (US)
Used
$25,000-$79,000

Strengths

  • MLB Evo with MHEV
  • Cabin tech step on
  • Allroad variant continues

Weaknesses

  • No A6 PHEV in UK
  • MMI initial freezes
  • Premium pricing

Notable tech

  • MLB Evo platform
  • 48V mild hybrid on most
  • Tiptronic 8AT
  • Air suspension
  • S6 / RS6 above
  • A6 e-tron arriving 2025+ as separate EV

Common issues

  • 8AT mechatronic
  • MMI freezes pre-2020
  • AdBlue dosing
  • Air suspension compressor

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across C8's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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40 TFSI 2.0 MHEV
BHP201
Torque320 Nm
0–607.3 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox7DSG
45 TFSI 2.0 MHEV quattro
BHP261
Torque370 Nm
0–605.9 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)30 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox7DSG
55 TFSI 3.0 MHEV quattro
BHP340
Torque500 Nm
0–605.1 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox7DSG
40 TDI 2.0 MHEV
BHP201
Torque400 Nm
0–607.7 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)46 mpg
DriveFWD / quattro
Gearbox7DSG
45 TDI 3.0 MHEV
BHP231
Torque500 Nm
0–606.4 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)42 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox8AT
50 TDI 3.0 MHEV
BHP282
Torque620 Nm
0–605.5 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox8AT