Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | 27 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.71 | 10.69 | — |
| 2024 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 10.69 | 19-26 mpg combined |
| 2023 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 10.69 | — |
| 2022 | 18 | 28 | 22 | 13.07 | 8.4 | 10.69 | — |
| 2021 | 18 | 28 | 22 | 13.07 | 8.4 | 10.69 | 18-28 mpg combined |
| 2020 | 18 | 28 | 22 | 13.07 | 8.4 | 10.69 | — |
| 2018 | 16 | 24 | 18 | 14.7 | 9.8 | 13.07 | 16-24 mpg combined |
| 2017 | 18 | 27 | 21 | 13.07 | 8.71 | 11.2 | — |
| 2016 | 18 | 27 | 21 | 13.07 | 8.71 | 11.2 | — |
| 2015 | 17 | 27 | 20 | 13.84 | 8.71 | 11.76 | — |
| 2014 | 17 | 27 | 20 | 13.84 | 8.71 | 11.76 | — |
| 2013 | 17 | 27 | 20 | 13.84 | 8.71 | 11.76 | — |
| 2011 | 14 | 21 | 16 | 16.8 | 11.2 | 14.7 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | sedan | 6 | 2.9 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | sedan | 6 | 2.9 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 444 hp | 442 lb-ft | V6 |
| 2023 | sedan | 6 | 2.9 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | sedan | 6 | 2.9 | Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | sedan | 6 | 2.9 | Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | 444 hp | 443 lb-ft | V6 |
| 2020 | sedan | 6 | 2.9 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | sedan | 8 | 4.0 | Premium | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 450 hp | 406 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm | V8 |
| 2017 | sedan | 8 | 4.0 | Premium | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | sedan | 8 | 4.0 | Premium | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | sedan | 8 | 4.0 | Premium | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | sedan | 8 | 4.0 | Premium | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | sedan | 8 | 4.0 | Premium | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | sedan | 10 | 5.2 | Premium | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Trim | Base price | Note | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $75,500, MSRP range: $75,500 - $83,700, Confidence: 0.95, notes: MSRP for Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige trims., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/2/2026 | — | USD | $75,500 | $75,500 - $83,700 | 0.95 | MSRP for Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige trims. | llm_estimate | 6/2/2026 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | Trim: quattro Prestige | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | quattro Prestige | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Trim: quattro | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | quattro | — | — | — |
| 2021 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $75,445, MSRP range: $75,445 - $82,145, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for Premium Plus and Prestige trims., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/12/2026 | Base price: $84,400, Trim: quattro, Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | USD | $75,445 | $75,445 - $82,145 | 0.9 | MSRP for Premium Plus and Prestige trims. | llm_estimate | 5/12/2026 | quattro | $84,400 | HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $71,900, MSRP range: $71,900 - $74,400, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for Premium Plus and Prestige trims., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/2/2026 | Base price: $71,900, Series: S6 4.0T quattro prestige | USD | $71,900 | $71,900 - $74,400 | 0.9 | MSRP for Premium Plus and Prestige trims. | llm_estimate | 6/2/2026 | — | $71,900 | — | S6 4.0T quattro prestige |
| 2017 | — | Base price: $70,900, Series: A6 3.0T quattro prestige/S6 4.0T quattro prestige | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $70,900 | — | A6 3.0T quattro prestige/S6 4.0T quattro prestige |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | GVWR | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Standard | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 388 | 13.7 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 520 | 13.7 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 115.3 | 21 | 21 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 399 | 14.1 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 194.4 | 20 | 20 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2017 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 114.8 | 20 | 20 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | rearAeb | Rollover | Rated vehicle | laneCenteringAssist | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | optional | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2021 Audi S6 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | optional | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | 5 | 2021 Audi S6 4 DR AWD | optional | — | — | — |
| 2020 | Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2020 Audi S6 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2020 Audi S6 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2018 Audi S6 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | — | standard | optional | standard | — | 5 | 2018 Audi S6 4 DR AWD | — | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 2017 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2017 Audi S6 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | — | standard | — | optional | standard | — | — | optional | standard | — | 5 | 2017 Audi S6 4 DR AWD | — | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 2016 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2016 Audi S6 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2016 Audi S6 4 DR AWD | — | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 2015 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2015 Audi S6 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2015 Audi S6 4 DR AWD | — | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 2014 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2014 Audi S6 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2014 Audi S6 4 DR AWD | — | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 2013 | Rated vehicle: 2013 Audi S6 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2013 Audi S6 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | Rated vehicle: 2011 Audi S6 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2011 Audi S6 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
| Year | infotainment | Apple CarPlay | Android Auto |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 2023 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 2020 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 2017 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2025
NewestThe 2025 Audi S6 presents a mixed bag for used car buyers.
2024
The 2024 Audi S6 offers potent performance but buyers should proceed with caution due to its 'Below Average' reliability verdict.
2023
The 2023 Audi S6 offers potent performance but warrants careful consideration due to its 'Average' reliability rating.
2022
The 2022 Audi S6 presents a mixed bag for used car buyers.
2021
The 2021 Audi S6 offers potent performance but demands careful consideration due to its reliability record.
2020
The 2020 Audi S6 presents a compelling performance package, but its 'Average' reliability verdict and significant recall activity warrant careful consideration.
2018
The 2018 Audi S6 offers potent V8 performance and all-wheel-drive grip, but its 'Average' reliability verdict and a significant TSB count warrant careful inspection.
2017
The 2017 Audi S6 offers potent performance and a luxurious cabin, but its reliability is rated average.
2016
The 2016 Audi S6 offers potent performance but demands careful consideration due to its 'Average' reliability rating.
2015
The 2015 Audi S6 offers potent performance but demands careful consideration due to its 'Average' reliability rating.
2014
The 2014 Audi S6 presents a compelling performance package, but its below-average reliability verdict and significant recall history warrant careful consideration.
2013
The 2013 Audi S6 presents a compelling performance package, but its reliability is below average.
2011
The 2011 Audi S6 presents a below-average reliability profile.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Audi S6?
Carfocal currently has 13 published S6 reports, covering 2011 through 2025. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2025 Audi S6 presents a mixed bag for used car buyers.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.
Is the Audi S6 reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Audi S6. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2025 audi s6 presents a mixed bag for used car buyers. and the 2025 audi s6's value proposition is significantly impacted by its 'below average' reliability. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
13 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Audi S6?
Across Carfocal's published S6 guides, recurring problem areas include Rear Axle Lock Nut, Passenger Air Bag Module, and Fuel Level Sender. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Rear Axle Lock Nut, Passenger Air Bag Module, and Fuel Level Sender.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 13
- Years tracked
- 13
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints