Used 2017 Audi A6 Premium Plus for sale 

The Audi A6 is a very well designed vehicle with neat creases and a strong shoulder line running all the way from the nose to the tail of the car. The sedan gets a new sport-tuned variant as well for 2017 known as the Competition Prestige. Other than that the 2017 Audi A6 has 4 other trim options.

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The Audi A6 is a powerful machine with enough power to keep you pinned back into the seats till the pedal is pressed. The 2.0T, base trim, and the 2.0T Premium Plus trim have the 2.0L four-cylinder turbocharged motor and the higher trims sport a bigger 3.0L turbocharged V6 motor. The2.0L engine produces 252hp @ 5000 rpm and 273 lb-ft. torque @1600rpm.

The power and torque figures for the Audi A6 increase as the more powerful 3.0L engine is used. Moreover, the Competition trim has an even sportier engine that produces 340 hp. The transmission used in the Audi A6 is the 7-speed automatic S-Tronic gearbox. It is tuned for quicker shifts in the higher trims for better performance.

The most powerful engine of the contenders is the Caddy's 2.0L turbocharged motor producing 268hp @ 5600 rpm and 295 lb-ft. torque mated with 8-speed automatic transmission. Volvo follows it closely at 250hp @ 5500 rpm and 258 lb-ft. torque. BMW's 2.0L turbocharged motor produces 248hp @5 200rpm and 258 lb-ft. torque making it the least powerful as far as numbers are concerned.

Acceleration

The 2017 Audi A6 sedan pulls from 0-60 MPH in 6.7 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.7 seconds. It is not the quickest, but keeping in mind the weight of the car and its purpose of being an executive-level luxury sedan, the acceleration numbers cannot be called poor.

The A6 is the slowest amongst its competition. However, the sportier variant Quattro Competition variant completes the 0-60MPH run in a much quicker 5.2 seconds and the quarter-mile in 13.7 seconds thanks to its bigger 340hp V6 motor. The acceleration is linear and can be used to get out of town quickly.

The fastest amongst the rivals happen to be the BMW 530i with a 6 second flat 0-60MPH and quarter mile of 13.5 seconds. It is closely followed by the Caddy at an identical 0-60MPH time but gets beat to the quarter-mile mark by a second. The Volvo S90 finishes after Cadillac at 6.5 seconds and the slowest quarter-mile time of 15.3 seconds making BMW the winner in this test.

Ride and Handling

The ride and handling section of the Audi A6 is very impressive. Steering and handling works together delivering an ultimate driving experience, which is sure to make you smile. Though the acceleration isn’t rocketing, it is not dull either. Response from the brake pedals can be felt and does an emergency stop within 117 ft. 

The steering is light and is easy to maneuver especially in tight parking spots, but with the engagement of the dynamic mode, it moves itself to the stiffer side. The A6 is quite a long car, but it does not let you feel that as the car corners swiftly with ease, and the car is quite confident at high speeds.

Braking

With a curb weight of 3858 pounds, the Audi A6 is considered to be a heavy vehicle. It comprises 13.6-inch front brakes and 12-inch rear brakes that bring the A6 to a halt in 117 feet. The stopping distance for the A6 is average and can be improved by opting for bigger brakes.

The braking is not very smooth and has jerks as well as jarring if applied suddenly. There is an optional automatic emergency-braking system along with the new Driver Assist Package that can be used for better safety. The bite point of the brakes is kind of tricky to find and fails to make it a confident braking vehicle.

The BMW stops the quickest from 60-0MPH among the rivals at only 106 feet. It has a good stopping ability with a good bite point and a confident emergency halt as well. It is followed by Cadillac at 115 feet and Volvo ends up to be the slowest at 120 feet.

2017 Audi A6 is a luxury sedan that delivers a respectable fuel economy of 24/34/28 in city/highway/combined, respectively. It uses intelligent systems like Start-Stop technology, which ensures the saving of fuel otherwise wasted. It proves to be a perfect balance between performance and fuel usage leaving everybody else behind.

Not much behind is the BMW 530i with 24/34/27 MPG and Volvo S90 with 23/34/27 MPG for city/hwy/combined, respectively. The Cadillac CTS Turbo finishes last with 22/30/25 MPG for city/hwy/combined, respectively. The Audi wins a point here for maximum fuel economy and combined range.

The Audi A6 has a very spacious interior even though it is not the longest or widest. It accommodates 5 people with ease and provides a very smooth experience as well. Riding on air suspension guarantees an amazing ride and most bumps can't be felt.

The seats are comfortable all day long, and the cabin remains serene despite face harsh bumps. The driver-focused cabin gives you fantastic outward visibility with good reach to all controls.

The headroom/shoulder room/legroom of the front, as well as back, is ample enough to be comfortable and the cabin feels airy at all times. The leather-wrapped interior feels premium and has attention to detail. BMW and Volvo have similar dimensions and room for seating but Cadillac wins this one with loads of space and comfort in a smaller price tag.

Infotainment System

The MMI infotainment system is quite user-friendly, and the 5-inch display helps in showing information. Smartphone integration features like the Android Auto and Apple CarPlay now come as standard. The 10-speaker Audio System delivers a premium audio experience. Now Audi is done with making physical buttons and knobs and so most of the tech can be controlled through the touchscreen infotainment system, which includes :

• Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• SiriusXM Radio
• A driver information system with voice control
• Audi music interface with iPod integration
• Audi concert radio with ten-speaker and Single CD player with MP3 playback capability
• SD Card Slot with 32 GB Operating Capacity
• 10-speaker Audio System

Cargo Capacity

Being an executive-class luxury sedan means comfort, high-end technology, and space. The Audi A6 does very well in comfort, high-end technology as well as space. It is not the best at 14.1 cu-ft in cargo space but is enough to be used daily without problems. It serves its purpose and has optional automatic trunk release and other features as well. The Volvo S90 and Cadillac CTS Turbo have a similar cargo volume but the BMW 530i leaves everyone a lot behind with an 18.7 cu-ft cargo volume.

2017 Audi A6 is a heavy car weighing 3,858 pounds. However, it has good steering precision and has no issues while driving in town or the highways. It has a very spacious cabin that does not affect its ability to accelerate quickly without body roll. The wheelbase is a good length and the car can be maneuvered easily.

The steering is super precise and reacts instantly pre-determining the surface ahead for abnormalities. Also, Quattro AWD technology helps make it razor sharp responsive. This helps in cornering perfectly at high speeds as well, making it a very confidence-inspiring car.

The A6 is heavy because of the technology stuffed inside the car and all the materials used to make it comfortable but Volvo S90 is the heaviest amongst the four. It also has low ground clearance, is longer and wider than all, and shows a better handling factor. The BMW and Cadillac also follow closely behind it.

The 2017 Audi A6 Sedan can be called a totally safe car. Owing to the good results in the crash tests, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety(IIHS) has declared it a ‘Top Safety Pick’. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has also conducted crash-tests and the Audi has received an overall rating of 5-stars, which clearly depicts the safety level of the car. Audi always pays attention to the safety of what they build and its build quality. Some of the safety features include:

• Driver Side Airbag
• Passenger Side Airbag
• Rear-view camera
• Rear Parking Aid
• Anti-lock braking system
• Tire pressure monitoring system
• Brake Assist
• Stability control
• Traction Control

2017 Audi A6 vs BMW 530I

The 2017 Audi A6 is cheaper than the Beemer by almost $4,000 and has higher power and torque. However, BMW has faster acceleration as well as matching brakes. It has almost identical fuel economy, spacious interior, and the maximum cargo volume amongst rivals.

The infotainment unit of the BMW has a bigger display and supports gesture control too among other useful features like 3D-parking cameras with an aerial view, etc. Overall, the BMW is a better car than the Audi A6 because it is value for money and provides better features at a good price.

2017 Audi A6 vs Volvo S90 T5 Momentum

The Volvo S90 has a cheaper price tag than the A6 with similar power numbers. It accelerates slightly quicker but brakes slower than the A6. It has a lower fuel economy and is much heavier, which makes it less efficient for daily use.

Moreover, the cargo volume available in the Volvo is lesser than the Audi too. The interior is classy but is not as spacious or comfortable as the A6. But for a $1,000 higher price tag, the Audi is a better pick having all-rounder capabilities with the superior build quality.

2017 Audi A6 vs Cadillac CTS Turbo I4

The Cadillac CTS Turbo is a couple of thousand dollars shy of A6's price tag. It has better power figures along with better braking. It delivers lesser fuel economy than the A6 but has a more spacious interior with all the comfort one needs.

It has ample storage volume, more in the cabin but lesser in the trunk. Overall, the Cadillac CTS is a cheaper alternative to the Audi A6 that has more power and a pocket-friendly maintenance plan.

The 2017 Audi A6 is an executive-class luxury sedan that offers loads of features without messing around. It provides ample comfort, good performance, and a very spacious cabin, making it a delight for the chauffeured as well as the chauffeur. The pricing is quite high but the A6 comes with Audi's reliability and trust. Handling in the A6 is amazing but braking can be better. The ride quality is super smooth and surprisingly quiet. Other alternatives that should be considered before getting the Audi A6 sedan are the BMW 530i and the Cadillac CTS I4 Turbo, which provide value for money and peace of mind just like Audi does.