Finessed 2016 Audi A6 remains a class leader - ConsumerReports.org
The Audi A6 has been our Top Pick among mid-sized luxury sedans for a couple of years now. Chief among the notable changes, the supercharged 3. 0-liter V6 makes 333 horsepower now, and the new 2. 0-liter turbo four is good for 252 ponies. Audis’ interiors have always been top-drawer, elegant but not gaudy, as exemplified here by matte-finish walnut, brushed-chrome trim, and supple leather upholstery. We recently sampled an updated 2016 A6 Quattro (all-wheel drive), equipped with the 2. 0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, which routes its power through a smooth, responsive eight-speed automatic. If we had misgivings about a smallish four-cylinder engine taking responsibility for a good-sized luxury car, this powerplant quickly set our collective mind at ease. It packs plenty of grunt, and someone would need a keen ear to discern this Four from a V6. One feature we found subpar was the gas-saving automatic engine stop/start system, which doesn’t operate very smoothly. If excellent fuel economy tops your wish list, consider the diesel version, called TDI in Audi parlance. A while back we tested a V6 diesel in an Audi A7 , and averaged 28 mpg overall. Source: www.consumerreports.org
