Turn on the keys and the symphony of the standard turbocharged four-cylinder engine resonates through the hood. Producing maximum power of 248 hp at 4300 rpm and maximum torque of 273 lb./ft. at 1600 rpm, the A6 45 Premium is a performance machine. A 7-speed auto-shift transmission is embedded with enough powerful engine giving this all-wheel-drive sedan a perfect drive quality.
Audi has designed this powertrain to employ hybrid technology and comes with a 12- or 48-volt starter/alternator which helps in running the engine's stop/start system and a few other equipments.
Models
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Audi A6 Sedan 45 Premium Plus 4dr All-wheel Drive Quattro Sedan
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Mercedes Benz Base E 350 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan
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BMW M340i xDrive 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan
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MSRP
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$54,900
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$56,550
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$54,000
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Engine
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2.0L Inline-4 (premium)
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2.0L Inline-4 (premium)
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3.0L Inline-6 (premium)
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Drivetrain |
AWD |
AWD |
AWD |
Transmission
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7-speed auto-shift manual w/OD and auto-manual
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9-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
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8-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
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Power (hp @ rpm)
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248@4,300
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255@4,500
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382@5,000
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Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)
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273@1,600
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273@2,200
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369@2,300
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How fast is it?
Push the pedals on a freeway and you can overtake most of the vehicles in a jiffy. Accelerating zero to sixty miles per hour in 4.5 seconds, the 2020 Audi A6 is fast enough for a quick adrenaline rush on a red light or for a skid or two on an enticing corner. Although, when understanding the entire specs of the sedan, we could see that it's not exactly a sports sedan. It's not meant to bring butterflies in your stomach but a sedan you drool over on those sheer luxurious driving experiences.
The 2020 Audi A6 45 Premium Plus has a quarter-mile range of 13.5/102.7 sec./miles.
Models
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Audi A6 Sedan 45 Premium Plus 4dr All-wheel Drive Quattro Sedan
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Mercedes Benz Base E 350 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan
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BMW M340i xDrive 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan
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0-60 MPH (sec)
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4.5
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5
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4.2
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Quarter Mile (sec)
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13.5
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14.6 |
12.6
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Top Speed (MPH) |
155 |
130 |
155 |
Engine
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2.0L Inline-4 (premium)
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2.0L Inline-4 (premium)
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3.0L Inline-6 (premium)
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Emission (g/km of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)
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7.1
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7.3
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8.2
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What about the ride quality?
Wide summer tires keep you off the potholes while cruising. Tuned for comfort and luxury, the 2020 Audi A6 45 Premium Plus has a class-leading ride and handling capability. Precise steering and gear ratios make the sedan feel planted on curves and corners.
Although, what lacks in terms of handling is that the sedan doesn't feel like it's under control when attacking through a zippy road. However, considering the fact that this is not a performance sedan, we can't blame Audi much for the same.
How good is the braking system of the Audi A6?
Push the brakes and you can feel the precision with which this sedan is built. 13.3 inches of rotor brakes in the front and 13 inches on the backstops the car within a considerable time. On the books, the 2020 Audi A6 Sedan is one of the heaviest out of all its competitors in the segment but it doesn't feel so due to its well-built steering wheel and great suspension system.
Nosedive is well contained for the most part under heavy braking and most people, won't have much problem with the same.
Models
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Audi A6 Sedan 45 Premium Plus 4dr All-wheel Drive Quattro Sedan
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Mercedes Benz Base E 350 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan
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BMW M340i xDrive 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan
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Brake Rotors Front (in)
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13.3
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12.7
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13.7
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Brake Rotors Rear (in)
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13
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11.8
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13.6
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Curb Weight (lbs)
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4266
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3792
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3443
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60-0 MPH (ft)
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107
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115
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123
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When you compare the Audi with its rivals, you will find that the Audi betters all of its rivals by a big margin. That's owing to a potent braking setup and a well-optimized Quattro AWD system. The Merc comes second in this list but trails the Audi by some margin. The M340i is the worst performer of the lot, contrary to its sporty credentials.