2022 Audi A6 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.1s
- 55 TFSI Prestige AWD, 335 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 50% of 90 sedans (2022).
- Horsepower: rank 48 of 90 sedans (2022).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 TFSI Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybrid | 335 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,266 lb | 157 | 12.7 | 5.1 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $59,800 |
| allroad 55 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybrid | 335 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,486 lb | 149 | 13.4 | 5.1 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | N/A |
| allroad 55 TFSI Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybrid | 335 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,486 lb | 149 | 13.4 | 5.1 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | N/A |
| 45 TFSI Premium AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | 261 hp | 273 lb-ft | 4,266 lb | 122 | 16.3 | 5.8 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $55,900 |
| 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | 261 hp | 273 lb-ft | 4,266 lb | 122 | 16.3 | 5.8 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $59,800 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered. Turbo named on 2.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | 2 | 261 hp | 45 TFSI Premium AWD | $55,900 | Base | $1,477 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybrid | 3 | 335 hp | 55 TFSI Prestige AWD | $59,800 | +$3,900 | $1,600 | +$123 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-speed DCT | 5 | 45 TFSI Premium AWD | $55,900 | 5.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 45 TFSI Premium AWD: 261 hp, 26 mpg, $55,900. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo S60 | Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV R-Design Expression Extended Range AWD | 455 hp | 31 mpg | $47,650 | 4.3 s |
| Alfa Romeo Giulia | Ti Veloce RWD | 280 hp | 27 mpg | $48,990 | 5.1 s |
| BMW 5 Series | 540i RWD | 335 hp | 27 mpg | $59,950 | 4.9 s |
| Volvo S90 | Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription Extended Range AWD | 455 hp | 29 mpg | $62,050 | 4.4 s |
A6 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: 0.2 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
| Measure | 2022 Audi A6 | 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 55 TFSI Prestige AWD | E 450 4MATIC AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.1 s | 4.9 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 362 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,266 lb | 4,222 lb |
| hp per ton | 157 | 171 |
| lb per hp | 12.7 | 11.7 |
| MSRP | $59,800 | $62,750 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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