Audi A6 C8 or Audi A6 C9?

2018–present vs 2025–present · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: A6 C8 4,939 mm, A6 C9 4,999 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: A6 C8 565 l, A6 C9 503 l.
Lowest consumption: A6 C8 2.1 l/100 km, A6 C9 1.2 l/100 km.
Power: A6 C8 120–270 kW, A6 C9 150–270 kW.
Standard equipment: A6 C8 36 items (Basis), A6 C9 27 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A6 C82018–present · 11 engines · Basis, Sport, S line, DesignSpecifications →Listings →

Audi A6 C92025–present · 6 engines · Basis, advanced, S line, edition oneSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A6 C82018–presentno listings	Audi A6 C92025–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,939 mm	Length4,999 mm
Width	Width1,886 mm	Width1,875 mm–1,880 mm
Height	Height1,457 mm–1,470 mm	Height1,458 mm–1,487 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,924 mm	Wheelbase2,923 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume360 l–565 l	Trunk volume405 l–503 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,660 kg–2,010 kg	Curb weight1,745 kg–2,095 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank54 l–73 l	Fuel tank55 l–66 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2018–present	Production years2025–present
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines6
Power	Power120–270 kW (163–367 hp)	Power150–270 kW (204–367 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption2.1 l/100 km · 50 TFSI e quattro	Lowest consumption1.2 l/100 km · 2.0 TFSI e-hybrid 299
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.1 s · 55 TFSI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · 3.0 TFSI quattro
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim36 · Basis	Items in the base trim27 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim39 · S line	Items in the top trim27 · Basis
Equipment · Comfort10 · 8
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✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera—	Rear-view Camera✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior2 · 0
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia6 · 7
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
Voice Control	Voice Control—	Voice Control✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app✓	Remote control via smartphone app—
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 4
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety12 · 6
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✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Forward Collision Warning	Forward Collision Warning—	Forward Collision Warning✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition✓	Traffic Sign Recognition—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
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 · 0
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A6 C8 or Audi A6 C9?

Length: Audi A6 C9 4,999 mm, Audi A6 C8 4,939 mm (a 60 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,923 vs 2,924 mm. Boot: 503 vs 565 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A6 C8 or Audi A6 C9?

The most frugal Audi A6 C8 uses 2.1 l/100 km (50 TFSI e quattro); the most frugal Audi A6 C9 1.2 l/100 km (2.0 TFSI e-hybrid 299).

Which is more powerful — Audi A6 C8 or Audi A6 C9?

The strongest Audi A6 C8 makes 270 kW (367 hp) (55 TFSI e quattro); the strongest Audi A6 C9 270 kW (367 hp) (3.0 TFSI quattro).

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