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The Audi A6 is popular as a company car. But it can also convince as a used car.
Those entitled to a company car who have qualified for the higher budget are happy to choose the BMW 5 Series or Mercedes E-Class, as befits their status. If you don't feel like kidney or star, you can grab rings and that Audi A6. The fourth generation (Type 2011G) of the A2018 offered between 4 and 6 offers used car buyers plenty of choice.
Body and interior:
The fourth generation of the A6 was available as a sedan, Combo (Avant) and offered as an all-road version trimmed for off-road. If it can be a little fancier, the technically related hatchback model A7 Sportback comes into play. At almost 5 meters, the Business A6 offers plenty of space for up to five passengers. the Luggage Storage the sedan is large, but offers only a comparatively small opening. After all: 530 to 995 liters fit into it. If you want to transport bulky goods, choose the Avant with large Hatchback. Depending on the seat configuration, the trunk has a capacity of 565 to 1.680 liters. At 7 and 535 liters, the luggage compartment of the A1.390 Sportback lies between the sedan and station wagon. Inside, the Audi is one of the smartest and highest quality in all body versions that you can get below the luxury class. Quality application is included in the series.
In 2014 the A6 received a facelift, with some changes Headlights, grille and bumpers. However, the appearance remained dignified and reserved.
Motors and drive:
Diversity is the order of the day: That engine offer ranges from four to six to eight cylinders and covers a performance range from 100 kW/136 hp to 445 kW/605 hp in the RS6 Performance. All-wheel drive is usually standard for the six and eight-cylinder models. For the stronger four cylinders All-wheel drive is an option. Diversity is also important when it comes to power transmission options. There are manual Transmission, eight-speed automatic, seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (S tronic) and a continuously variable transmission (Multitronic).
The choice of reason falls on the petrol engines on the four-cylinder. Up until the facelift, a two-liter TFSI with 132 kW/180 hp was the basic engine among the Otto engines. It was deleted in 2014, and the entry-level variant was now a 1,8-liter TFSI with 140 kW/190 hp. It was joined by an upgraded version of the two-litre unit that developed 185 kW/252 hp. With the refresher also came the end of the 2,0 liter with 150 kW/204 hp. The four-cylinder need an average of between 5,7 and 8 liters. If it should be less reasonable: The sovereign driving performance of 3.0 TFSI (220 kW/300 hp to 245 kW/333 hp), S6 (331 kW/450 hp), RS 6 (412 kW/560 hp) and RS6 Performance, however, require a good flow of fuel through the fuel lines.
If consumption is lower, they will come Diesel in the game. The 2,0 liter four-cylinder TDI with 100 kW/136 hp already offers plenty with 350 Nm torque, in further expansion stages up to 140 kW/190 hp are available. The three-liter six-cylinder also starts with 190 hp. The top unit is the expansion stage with 240 kW/326 hp and 650 Nm. The standard consumption of the diesel is between 4,2 and 6,7 liters. If you are interested in a diesel, you should make sure, especially with the 2.0 TDI (VW EA 189), that the Diesel scandals necessary software update has been carried out.
Equipment and safety:
Company cars are usually well equipped, so there is a large range of lavishly configured A6 models. LED headlights are particularly interesting Business package with navigation and Co., the adaptive cruise control or the air suspension, for special driving comfort cares. Leather, matrix light or connectivity systems were also available. First-time owners also often ordered assistance systems. In the 2011 Euro NCAP crash test, the Ingolstadt-based vehicle achieved the maximum rating of five stars.
Quality:
Company cars are driven a lot, but usually also properly maintained. This obviously also applies to the models of the A6 of the fourth generation, their record in the TÜV main inspections at least suggests this conclusion. Despite the higher mileage compared to all of the vehicles examined in the respective age groups, the A6 usually passed the general inspection criteria without them Problems. When examining the chassis, however, you should keep an eye on the axle suspension and axle springs in older models, so far they have been Results but not yet in the worrying area.
And finally ...
The Audi A6 (type 4G) offers a large diversity regarding body variants, engines and Facilities. The price range is also large. It ranges from around 8.000 euros for older models to around 70.000 euros for high-performance vehicles such as an RS.