Verified Performance Tests
Updated May 2026 · 46 recorded runs
Audi A6 0–60 Times
The Audi A6 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 46 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Audi A6 is the 2016 Audi A6 3.0T Prestige Quattro Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.00 seconds at 107.0 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Audi A6 is the 1999 Audi A6 2.8 Avant Quattro, which took 9.8 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.30 seconds at 82.0 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Audi A6 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.18 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.61 seconds at 96.79 mph.
Fastest 0–60
4.4sec
2016 3.0T Prestige Quattro Sedan
Average 0–60
6.18sec
Across 46 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.61sec
@ 96.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
9.8sec
1999 2.8 Avant
Across 46 verified runs, the Audi A6 ranges from 4.4 to 9.8 seconds 0–60, with a 6.18-second average.
01 /
Audi A6 0–60 times by model year
46 tests · 19 years
▾
2025
Audi A6 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
4.90
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.50
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#09
2025 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Prestige
4.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.50s
¼ mi @ 106.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 106.0 mph
- Engine
- Elec 94.4-kWh
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 1A
- MPG EPA
- 123 C / 113 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Liftback
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #9 of 46
2020
Audi A6 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
5.15
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.75
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#11
2020 Audi A6 Allroad Premium Plus Wagon
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.70s
¼ mi @ 102.8 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 102.8 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo V6 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #11 of 46
#14
2020 Audi A6 Allroad Prestige Wagon
5.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.80s
¼ mi @ 102.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 102.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo V6 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 26 H / 22 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #14 of 46
2019
Audi A6 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
4.75
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.35
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#04
2019 Audi A6 3.0T Prestige S-Line Quattro Sedan
4.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.30s
¼ mi @ 104.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 104.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo V6 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 29 H / 27.1 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 46
#07
2019 Audi A6 3.0T Prestige S-Line Quattro Sedan
4.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.40s
¼ mi @ 104.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 104.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo V6 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 29 H / 21 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #7 of 46
2018
Audi A6 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
5.00
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.50
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#10
2018 Audi A6 3.0T Prestige S-Line Quattro Sedan
5.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.50s
¼ mi @ 102.7 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 102.7 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo V6 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 29 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #10 of 46
2017
Audi A6 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
5.20
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.70
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#15
2017 Audi A6 3.0T Competition Quattro Sedan
5.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.70s
¼ mi @ 105.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 105.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Supercharger V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 29 H / 21 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #15 of 46
2016
Audi A6 · 6 verified runs
Avg 0–60
5.23
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.87
sec
Recorded Tests
6
#01
2016 Audi A6 3.0T Prestige Quattro Sedan
4.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.00s
¼ mi @ 107.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 107.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Supercharger V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 30 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 46
#02
2016 Audi A6 3.0T Prestige Quattro Sedan
4.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.30s
¼ mi @ 105.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 105.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Supercharger V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 30 H / 22 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 46
#05
2016 Audi A6 3.0T Prestige Quattro Sedan
4.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.30s
¼ mi @ 104.6 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 104.6 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Supercharger V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 30 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 46
#21
2016 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Prestige Quattro Sedan
5.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.30s
¼ mi @ 93.7 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 93.7 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 25 C / 38 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #21 of 46
#25
2016 Audi A6 2.0T Premium Plus Quattro Sedan
6.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.60s
¼ mi @ 93.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 93.2 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 32 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #25 of 46
#27
2016 Audi A6 2.0T Premium Plus Quattro Sedan
6.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.70s
¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 32 H / 21 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #27 of 46
2014
Audi A6 · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
5.37
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.03
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#12
2014 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Prestige Quattro Sedan
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.90s
¼ mi @ 98.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 98.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 24 C / 38 H / 29 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #12 of 46
#16
2014 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Prestige Quattro Sedan
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.20s
¼ mi @ 94.8 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.8 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 24 C / 38 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #16 of 46
#22
2014 Audi A6 3.0T Prestige Quattro Sedan
5.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.00s
¼ mi @ 101.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 101.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Supercharger V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 27 H / 20 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #22 of 46
2012
Audi A6 · 6 verified runs
Avg 0–60
5.00
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.57
sec
Recorded Tests
6
#03
2012 Audi A6 3.0T Premium Plus Quattro Sedan
4.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.20s
¼ mi @ 105.5 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 105.5 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Supercharger V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 28 H / 20.4 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 46
#06
2012 Audi A6 3.0T Premium Plus Quattro Sedan
4.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.40s
¼ mi @ 102.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 102.2 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Supercharger V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 28 H / 18.7 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #6 of 46
#08
2012 Audi A6 3.0T Prestige Quattro Sedan
4.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.40s
¼ mi @ 103.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 103.9 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Supercharger V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 28 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #8 of 46
#13
2012 Audi A6 3.0T Premium Plus Quattro Sedan
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.70s
¼ mi @ 103.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 103.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Supercharger V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 28 H / 19 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #13 of 46
#17
2012 Audi A6 3.0T Prestige Quattro Sedan
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.90s
¼ mi @ 102.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 102.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Supercharger V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 28 H / 23 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #17 of 46
#18
2012 Audi A6 3.0T Prestige Quattro Sedan
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.80s
¼ mi @ 101.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 101.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Supercharger V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 28 H / 22 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #18 of 46
2010
Audi A6 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
5.60
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.10
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#23
2010 Audi A6 3.0T Premium Plus Quattro Sedan
5.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.10s
¼ mi @ 100.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 100.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Supercharger V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 26 H / 22 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #23 of 46
2009
Audi A6 · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60
5.63
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.15
sec
Recorded Tests
4
#19
2009 Audi A6 3.0T Prestige Quattro Sedan
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.90s
¼ mi @ 100.7 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 100.7 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Supercharger V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #19 of 46
#20
2009 Audi A6 3.0T Premium Plus Quattro Sedan
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.00s
¼ mi @ 100.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 100.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Supercharger V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #20 of 46
#24
2009 Audi A6 3.0T Prestige Quattro Sedan
5.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.20s
¼ mi @ 100.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 100.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Supercharger V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 26 H / 18 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #24 of 46
#26
2009 Audi A6 3.0T Prestige Quattro Sedan
6.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.50s
¼ mi @ 96.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 96.9 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Supercharger V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 26 H / 13.6 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #26 of 46
2006
Audi A6 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
7.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.90
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#40
2006 Audi A6 3.2 Avant Quattro
7.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.90s
¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 90.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.1L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 24 H / 23 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #40 of 46
2005
Audi A6 · 5 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.76
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.14
sec
Recorded Tests
5
#28
2005 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro Sedan
6.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.80s
¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 97.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.2L V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H / 17 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #28 of 46
#29
2005 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro Sedan
6.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.90s
¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 97.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.2L V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H / 17 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #29 of 46
#31
2005 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro Sedan
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.10s
¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 95.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.2L V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #31 of 46
#37
2005 Audi A6 3.2 Quattro Sedan
7.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.50s
¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 92.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.1L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 24 H / 23 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #37 of 46
#38
2005 Audi A6 3.2 Quattro Sedan
7.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.40s
¼ mi @ 91.4 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 91.4 mph
- Engine
- 3.1L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 24 H / 18 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #38 of 46
2003
Audi A6 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
6.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.00
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#34
2003 Audi A6 2.7T Quattro Sedan
6.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.00s
¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 23 H / 18 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #34 of 46
2002
Audi A6 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.15
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.55
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#36
2002 Audi A6 3.0 Sedan
6.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.30s
¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 92.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 23 H / 25 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #36 of 46
#39
2002 Audi A6 3.0 Sedan
7.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.80s
¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 89.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 23 H / 26 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #39 of 46
2001
Audi A6 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.55
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.94
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#30
2001 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro Sedan
6.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.90s
¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 95.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.2L V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 23 H / 22 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #30 of 46
#33
2001 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro Sedan
6.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.97s
¼ mi @ 94.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.69 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.97 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.2 mph
- Engine
- 4.2L V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 23 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #33 of 46
2000
Audi A6 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.20
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#32
2000 Audi A6 2.7T Quattro Sedan
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.10s
¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #32 of 46
#35
2000 Audi A6 2.7T Quattro Sedan
6.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.30s
¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 92.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #35 of 46
1999
Audi A6 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
9.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.30
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#44
1999 Audi A6 2.8 Avant Quattro
9.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.30s
¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 83.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.8L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 24 H / 20 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #44 of 46
#46
1999 Audi A6 2.8 Avant Quattro
9.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.30s
¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 82.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.8L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 24 H / 19.3 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #46 of 46
1998
Audi A6 · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
8.97
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.83
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#42
1998 Audi A6 2.8 Quattro Sedan
8.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.40s
¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 87.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.8L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #42 of 46
#43
1998 Audi A6 2.8 Quattro Sedan
8.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.60s
¼ mi @ 86.6 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 86.6 mph
- Engine
- 2.8L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #43 of 46
#45
1998 Audi A6 2.8 Quattro Sedan
9.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.50s
¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 83.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.8L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 24 H / 17 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #45 of 46
1995
Audi A6 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
8.30
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.50
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#41
1995 Audi A6 2.8 Quattro Sedan
8.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.50s
¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 85.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.8L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 22 H / 20 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #41 of 46
How we verify Audi A6 performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Audi A6 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
02 /
Audi A6 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
03 /
Audi A6 performance FAQs
6 questions
The quickest Audi A6 on record is the 2016 Audi A6 3.0T Prestige Quattro Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.4 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 13.00 seconds at 107.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Audi A6 is the 1999 Audi A6 2.8 Avant Quattro, which takes 9.8 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.30 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 46 verified runs, an Audi A6 reaches 60 mph in 6.18 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.61 seconds at roughly 96.8 mph.
We have verified test data for 19 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what an Audi A6 can do, not a single marketing claim.
04 /
Other Audi 0–60 times
05 /
Are we missing a performance test for Audi A6?
Log in to suggest a missing test.