Driving report Audi A6 Company car with a concert hall atmosphere

The seventh generation of the A6 holds its own in competition with BMW and Mercedes. The Ingolstadt combine an exclusive interior with high-tech features.

The Ingolstadt car maker must assert itself, with the seventh generation of its "molar" against the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class - the three models represent 90 percent of chief sedans in Germany. Audi and leaves no doubt that in this dynamic trio claimed the leadership role.

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Audi A6 

Body

The first impression is deceptive: No, the new Audi A6 is not a luxury yacht. But still a metal body on four wheels. But what a. Light layer of wood veneer on the extra-wide center console, reminiscent of the side doors and the dashboard of expensive ship's bottom in the leather seats, head for cloud-soft, the outside world is muted, almost soundproof and thanks to a Bang & Olufsen system, the interior is transformed into a concert hall. With driving has only marginally to do. But of course, dominated the A 6 and the - and like everything else in astonishing perfection.

Indeed, differences between the three upper grade students (A6, 5 Series, E-class) is minimal and probably a matter of taste. A 6 is counting on sporting elegance, the sloping roofline creates a coupé feel, the cut headlights have a toxic effect, the broad 19-inch heavy. The interior features the finest materials, and the laterally tilted fittings stand out vividly. Everywhere you look well - this simple design will appeal to the eye.

Driving performance

A course of six draws and technically all the stops. The distance moved by us 3.0 TDI Quattro brings its 245 hp, depending on your taste of the driver on the road. By rotary push-knob provides the driving dynamics system as a convenient, efficient and dynamic total vote. The six-cylinder engine it affords no weaknesses, sprints, if required, is still going strong and rarely identifiable as diesel.

Equipment

After all, Audi helps when maneuvering with beepers and all-around rear-view camera. The outer size but also has its advantages: passengers and luggage will find plenty of space. The former, if desired, massage seats in order to survive long journeys also permeable.

Economy

On the price front, there is almost unlimited room to grow. It starts for the four-wheel-drive 3.0 TDI Quattro at € 51 200, the fully-equipped test car nearly struck already with 79 000 Euros to the proud, wheels not included. Perhaps it is but only on the perspective - for a luxury yacht that's almost a bargain price.

Driving behavior

Because acoustics thanks to penetrate films on the discs hardly any noise in the interior, but you lose because of the lush drive fast feel for the speed - that can be expensive. At the gas station, it remains at 7.2 liters in the mix but still moderate.

The city also decided in the light steering paid. It can indeed be great curves through the park, given a length of almost five meters should be thought of as extra treat but also strong nerves - they are priceless.

Assessment
Charm + + +
Fun ++++<( p> wellbeing +++++

At a Glance
Displacement 2967 cc
Power 180 kw / 245 hp kW / Ps
max. Speed ​​up to 250 km / h (governed)
Acceleration 0-100 km / h 6.1 sec
Length / width / height of 4.9 m / 1.8 m / 1.4 m
2.9 m wheelbase
Curb weight 1720 kg
Trunk 995 l/530 l
Test consumption of 7.2 liters
CO2 emissions of 189 g / km g / km
Price from EUR 51 200 €


Conclusion
Strengths: Engine, handling, processing
Weaken price, length (at least while maneuvering)