Audi A6 C6 or Audi A6 C7?

2004–2011 vs 2011–2018 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Lowest consumption: A6 C6 6 l/100 km, A6 C7 4.4 l/100 km.
Power: A6 C6 103–257 kW, A6 C7 100–230 kW.
Standard equipment: A6 C6 30 items (Basis), A6 C7 34 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A6 C62004–2011 · 12 engines · Basis, Ambiente, S line, AmbitionSpecifications →Listings →

Audi A6 C72011–2018 · 14 engines · Basis, Ambition, S line, SESpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

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	Audi A6 C62004–2011no listings	Audi A6 C72011–2018no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,916 mm–4,933 mm	Length4,915 mm–4,933 mm
Width	Width1,855 mm	Width1,874 mm
Height	Height1,459 mm–1,463 mm	Height1,455 mm–1,461 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,843 mm	Wheelbase2,912 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume546 l–565 l	Trunk volume375 l–565 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,520 kg–1,850 kg	Curb weight1,565 kg–1,880 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l–80 l	Fuel tank65 l–75 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2004–2011	Production years2011–2018
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines14
Power	Power103–257 kW (140–349 hp)	Power100–230 kW (136–313 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–4.2	Displacement (l)1.8–3.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI 190
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · 3.0 TFSI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h5.1 s · 3.0 BiTDI quattro
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Basis	Items in the base trim34 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · S line	Items in the top trim36 · S line
Equipment · Comfort9 · 10
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which uses less fuel — Audi A6 C6 or Audi A6 C7?

The most frugal Audi A6 C6 uses 6 l/100 km (2.0 TDI); the most frugal Audi A6 C7 4.4 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 190).

Which is more powerful — Audi A6 C6 or Audi A6 C7?

The strongest Audi A6 C6 makes 257 kW (349 hp) (4.2 FSI quattro); the strongest Audi A6 C7 230 kW (313 hp) (3.0 BiTDI quattro).

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