Video Summary
The Audi A6 C9 is being reviewed. It aims to find the differences between the Audi A5. It is also compared to main competitors such as the Mercedes E-Class and BMW 5 Series. The focus is on driving experience.Here are the review points:
- The S line features lying L forms in the front grille.
- The base front grill has a more open honeycomb design.
- Optional matrix LED headlamps show a honeycomb grid.
- Split headlights are not preferable; it’s better to have a single unit for headlights.
- The review car is Madeira Brown. While it looks black, it is dark brownish.
- Wheels range from 18 to 21 inches; the review car has 21-inch wheels with red brake calipers.
- The total length is 4.99 meters/197 inches, which is 6 cm/2 inches longer than the previous version.
- The wheel base difference between A6 and A5 is 4 centimeters/1.5 to 2 inches.
- It includes door soft close.
- Air suspension option delivers a good driving experience.
- Rear-axle steering assists turning up to five degrees at speeds below 60km/h, or 37mph, to reduce the turning circle by a meter.
- As a non-S-model, the vehicle has a quattro sports differential at the rear for torque vectoring, up to a 90% torque distribution between left and right wheels.
- Interior noise is reduced by 30%.
- It has soft doors to close.
- One design flaw is that the temperature unit is placed low.
- While the 3D sound is there, it doesn’t make much difference and might not be worth it.
- The key fob appears nice.
- Badges have returned due to high customer satisfaction
- The V6 engine has what 367 hp
- Has a frameless grill.
- Blacked out Audi rings are an option.
- The list price of the vehicle starts with around 58,000 euros with a full spec costing about 105,000.
Compared to the A5, the A6 offers more comfort due to the air suspension and better noise deadening materials and overall a wider wheel base and length.
