Audi A6 2011–2014 car dimensions: 4915 mm long, 1874 mm wide and 1455 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,615 kg. Braked towing is 2,100 kg.
The cabin has dual-zone or three-zone automatic climate control as standard, with four-zone available on higher trims. Cruise control is standard, while adaptive cruise with stop-go is optional. MMI provides an 8-inch colour display that is touch-enabled on many versions, with navigation and Bluetooth. Front and rear parking sensors come standard on some markets and trims or as options. Reversing camera is available or standard on higher grades from 2013. Blind spot warning via side assist, lane keep via active lane assist, and automatic emergency braking via pre sense systems are optional or limited to packages and higher trims.
Boot space measures 530 litres with seats up and expands to 995 litres with the split-folding rear seats down. The opening is practical for luggage and golf bags.
Towing capacity reaches 750 kg unbraked and up to 2100 kg braked depending on engine and market, with tow bar preparation available that includes adapted cooling. Payload is around 580 kg. The car suits light work or trailer use on higher-powered variants but lacks dedicated heavy-duty options as standard.
The cabin offers leather seating surfaces with eight-way power front seats and four-way lumbar as standard, upgrading to twelve-way power comfort seats with pneumatic side bolster adjustment on higher grades. Three-zone climate control is standard with four-zone available, plus optional front seat ventilation and heated rear seats. A heated steering wheel comes in the cold weather package. Acoustic insulating glass is available for quieter rides, and a power sunroof is standard with panoramic options on some models. The overall feel is refined and spacious with high-quality materials and multi-zone climate for long-distance comfort.
Fuel economy examples: 2.0T 25 city/33 hwy/28 combined mpg. 3.0T 19/28/22 mpg
Service intervals: oil change max 30,000 km/2 years (LongLife) or 10,000 miles/1 year fixed
Euro NCAP 5-star rating (2011): 91% adult, 83% child, 41% pedestrian, 86% safety assist
Standard safety: dual-stage front airbags, side and Sideguard head curtain airbags, knee airbags, ESP, ABS
Fuel use varies by engine. The 2.0 TFSI returns around 25/33/28 mpg city/highway/combined. The 3.0 TFSI supercharged V6 is rated near 19/28/22 mpg. Diesel options like the 2.0 TDI and 3.0 TDI deliver stronger economy in European testing, often under 6 l/100 km combined depending on tune and drivetrain.
Servicing follows a flexible LongLife system with oil changes up to every 30,000 km or two years based on conditions, or fixed intervals of about 10,000 miles or one year in some markets. Inspections occur at similar points, with brake fluid every two years after the first change at three years. Dust/pollen filters and air filters have longer intervals around 30,000-90,000 km.
Safety equipment includes standard dual-stage front airbags, thorax side airbags, Sideguard head curtains, knee airbags, electronic stability control, ABS, and seat-belt monitoring. The car earned a five-star Euro NCAP result in 2011 with strong adult and child protection scores. Optional packages add adaptive cruise, side assist, and pre-sense systems.
Keeping the car involves following the service indicator for oil and inspections to maintain engine life and value. Tyre pressure monitoring is standard, and regular checks of brakes, fluids, and filters are recommended. The multi-step anti-corrosion protection and aluminium-hybrid body help with long-term durability when maintained properly.
Length 4915 mm, Width 1874 mm, Height 1455 mm, Wheelbase 2912 mm (A6 2011–2014)
Sources: manufacturer data, cataloge.eu and auto-data.net, Audi USA archived specs.