Used 2014 Audi A6 Prestige for sale 

The Audi A6 comes in three trim lines starting at $43,100 for the base Premium trim equipped with the base engine. The Premium Plus trim with the same smaller engine starts at $43,100, whereas when equipped with the stronger V6, the Premium Plus trims start at $55,100. The top-end Prestige trim comes with the 3.0L V6 engine and AWD as standard and starts at $55,100.

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The top-end Prestige trim would be the one to opt for as there is not much difference between it and the Premium Plus trim equipped with the stronger engine. It starts at $55,100 and comes with a plethora of features, including adaptive xenon plus headlights with led daytime running light technology, Audi S line exterior appearance, four-zone automatic climate control, ambient LED interior lighting technology, twelve-way power front seats including four-way power lumbar adjustment, ventilated front seats, and a lot more.

The 2014 Audi A6 in its top-end trim comes with a 3.0 L V6 engine mated to an 8-Speed Automatic transmission churning out 310 hp of maximum power and 325 lb-ft of maximum torque.

The A6 takes 5.6 seconds to reach a speed of 60 mph and 14 seconds to cross the quarter-mile mark. The A6 offers a good amount of power at a great price along with sporty handling and impressive maneuverability.

The Audi is the most powerful of the lot, outputting 310 hp and 325 lb-ft, followed by the BMW and the Merc producing an identical 302 hp. However, the BMW is the fastest to reach 60 mph in 5.4 seconds, followed by the Audi in 5.6 seconds and Mercedes in 5.8 seconds. The BMW also has the highest top speed of 155 mph, followed by the Audi and the Benz, which are limited at 130 mph.

The Audi A6 is not the most fuel-efficient car. The more powerful 3.0L V6 engine delivers lesser efficiency than the base engine. It delivers fuel efficiency of 18 mpg in the city, 27 on the highway, and a combined efficiency of 22 mpg. The A6 has a fuel capacity of 29.8 gallons, outputting a range of 356 miles in the city, 535 on the highway, and a combined range of 435 miles. 

In comparison, the Mercedes E350 is the most fuel-efficient, offering a combined efficiency of 24 mpg, followed by the BMW offering 23 mpg, while the Audi delivers a lower combined efficiency of 22 mpg. The Mercedes has the largest fuel capacity of 21.1 gallons, followed by the Audi and BMW with fuel capacities of 19.8 and 18.5 gallons. The Mercedes delivers the best-combined range of 506 miles, followed by the A6 and BMW delivering 435 and 425 miles, respectively.

The Audi A6 has a supremely luxurious cabin with enough space on the inside. The materials and trims inside the cabin are of the best quality in the segment.

Also, the cabin is properly noise-isolated, and the engine and road noise do not creep in excessively, ensuring a peaceful journey. There is enough room in both rows, and the seats are comfortable, supportive, and covered in leather. The A6 gets a cargo capacity of 14.1 cu-ft.

The interior space of the compared cars is very competitive, but the Audi is the clear winner as it offers a better amount of legroom in the rear row. The Mercedes has the most legroom in the front row, but that is by a slight margin, whereas the Audi offers significantly better legroom measuring 37.4 inches. The Merc offers the best cargo space measuring 15.9 cu-ft, followed by the Audi and BMW offering a cargo area of 14.1 and 14.0 cu-ft, respectively. Few key features include-

• Four-zone automatic climate control
• Four-spoke multifunction steering wheel
• Leather seating surfaces (perforated on Prestige)
• Eight-way power front seats and four-way power lumbar adjustment for the driver
• Twelve-way power front seats, including four-way power lumbar adjustment 
• Driver seat memory
• Heated and ventilated front and rear seats
• Ambient LED interior lighting technology

How intuitive is the 2014 Audi A6’s infotainment unit?

The new Audi A6 features a 7-inch Audi MMI touchscreen infotainment unit equipped with Sirius XM Satellite radio, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, and USB ports. A 10-speaker audio system is standard in the A6, whereas a more premium Bose 14-speaker Surround Sound System with 14 speakers, AudioPilot noise compensation and 630 watts is available in the Premium Plus trim and standard on the Prestige trim.

The Prestige trim also gets an available Advanced Sound System with 15 speakers and 1,300 watts from Bang and Olufsen. Other important infotainment features include:

• 7" color driver information system
• Audi MMI system
• BOSE Surround Sound System with 14 speakers, AudioPilot noise compensation, and 630 watts 
• Audi MMI Navigation plus with voice control system
• Audi MMI touch with handwriting-recognition technology
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio with a 90-day trial subscription
• SD card slot with 32GB operating capacity (dual slots)
• Bluetooth streaming audio

The 2014 A6 looks sleek and executive with overall professionalism to the whole design language. The A6 has a non-aggressive and simple look. The signature Audi Singleframe grille along with adaptive xenon plus headlamps are available, while all-LED headlamps can also be opted with the sedan.

The side profile features 18, 19, or 20-inch wheels which look nice but don’t stand out much. However, when equipped with 20-inch wheels, the ride quality becomes stiff. The A6 has a ground clearance of 4.6 inches.

The BMW 535i weighs the most, weighing in at 4,233 lbs, followed by the E-Class which weighs 4,136 lbs, followed by the Audi that weighs a lower 4101 lbs. The Audi is the longest and the highest. The Mercedes has the most ground clearance of 5.8 inches, followed by the BMW with 5.6 and the Audi with 4.6 inches of clearance. Major exterior features of the sedan are-

• Audi Singleframe grille
• Adaptive xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running light technology 
• Available Full-LED headlight technology 
• Automatic headlights
• LED taillight technology and rear fog lights
• Power-adjustable, power-folding, auto-dimming, heated exterior side mirrors with memory
• Dual exhaust outlets 

The new Audi A6 comes with a lot of standard safety features, which include an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) along with Driver and front passenger dual-stage airbags, front thorax side airbags, knee airbags, side guard head curtain airbags, rear-passenger thorax side airbags, and front-passenger occupant detection for airbags.

The A6 has been crash-tested by NHTSA and IIHS and gets impressive crash-test scores from both agencies, including 5-stars under all criteria from NHTSA and ‘Good’ from IIHS. The Audi A6 stops from 60mph at a distance of 111 ft which is an impressive distance. Major safety features include-

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with traction control (ASR)
• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD) and brake assist
• Tire-pressure monitoring system
• Electromechanical parking brake
• Audi adaptive cruise control with stop & go 
• Audi active lane assist 
• Audi side assist with pre sense
• Parking system plus with rearview camera (front and rear sensors)
• Available Top and corner view camera system

The 2014 Audi A6 is a powerful car with dynamic handling and impressive acceleration and comes with a plethora of standard high-tech features incorporated into a luxurious interior. It is one of the most feature-packed cars in the segment. The BMW does offer more engaging handling and a more sporty driving experience, but the A6 is also a very capable vehicle. For the best features offered in the segment, look nowhere else as this one is the best in that regard.