2026 Audi A6 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.5s
- Premium Plus TFSI AWD, 362 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 50% of 69 sedans (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 38 of 69 sedans (2026).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Plus TFSI AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 362 hp | 406 lb-ft | 4,310 lb | 168 | 11.9 | 4.5 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $64,100 |
| Premium TFSI AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 362 hp | 406 lb-ft | 4,310 lb | 168 | 11.9 | 4.5 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $64,100 |
| Prestige TFSI AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 362 hp | 406 lb-ft | 4,310 lb | 168 | 11.9 | 4.5 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $64,100 |
| allroad 55 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 335 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,486 lb | 149 | 13.4 | 5.4 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $73,100 |
| allroad 55 TFSI Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 335 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,486 lb | 149 | 13.4 | 5.4 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $79,200 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 3 | 362 hp | Premium Plus TFSI AWD | $64,100 | Base | $1,670 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 2 | 335 hp | allroad 55 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | $73,100 | +$9,000 | $1,600 | -$70 |
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 | Premium Plus TFSI AWD | $64,100 | 4.5 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Premium Plus TFSI AWD: 362 hp, 23 mpg, $64,100. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series | M340i Sedan RWD | 386 hp | 29 mpg | $61,700 | 4.8 s |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain | AMG CLA 45 4MATIC Coupe | 416 hp | 27 mpg | $67,550 | N/A |
| BMW 5 Series | 540i xDrive AWD | 375 hp | 28 mpg | $67,700 | 4.4 s |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | E 450 4MATIC AWD | 375 hp | 25 mpg | $72,300 | 4.4 s |
A6 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: 0.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
| Measure | 2026 Audi A6 | 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Premium Plus TFSI AWD | E 450 4MATIC AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.5 s | 4.4 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 362 hp | 375 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,310 lb | 4,376 lb |
| hp per ton | 168 | 171 |
| lb per hp | 11.9 | 11.7 |
| MSRP | $64,100 | $72,300 |
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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- Model-level, rule or estimate
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