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2024 Audi A6
quattro Premium 45 TFSI AWD
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E 350 4MATIC Sedan AWD
Powertrain
7-Speed Dual Clutch
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
Fuel Economy, City
23 MPG
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Fuel Economy, Highway
33 MPG
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Fuel Tank Volume
19.3 gal
17.4 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
261 hp @ 5,000 RPM
255 hp @ 5,800 RPM
Torque
273 lb-ft @ 1,600 RPM
273 lb-ft @ 1,800 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
9.6:1
10.5:1
Displacement
2,000 cc
2,000 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.25 in x 3.65 in
3.27 in x 3.62 in
Safety
ABS Brakes
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Airbags
Standard
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Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall
4 stars
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Front Crash Overall
4 stars
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Front Crash Driver
5 stars
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Front Crash Passenger
4 stars
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Side Crash Overall
5 stars
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Side Barrier Driver
5 stars
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Side Barrier Passenger
5 stars
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Side Pole Driver
5 stars
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Rollover
5 stars
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Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
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Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Radio
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Power Windows
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Standard
Power Door Locks
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Standard
Driver Power Seats
Standard
Standard
Passenger Power Seats
Standard
Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating
5 seats
5 seats
Front Legroom
41.3 in
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Back Legroom
37.4 in
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Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume
13.7 cu ft
19.1 cu ft
Maximum Payload
1,102 lbs
1,356 lbs
Exterior
Length
194.4 in
194.9 in
Width
83.1 in
81.3 in
Height
57.4 in
57.9 in
Wheelbase
115.1 in
116.6 in
Specs
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2024 Audi A6
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Exterior Colors
ARKONA White
Brilliant Black
CHRONOS Gray Metallic
FLORETT Silver Metallic
Firmament Blue Metallic
Glacier White Metallic
Madeira Brown Metallic
Manhattan Gray Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Option Packages
Black Optic Sport Package
Convenience Package
2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
E 350 4MATIC Sedan AWD
Exterior Colors
Black
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Graphite Grey Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey
MANUFAKTUR Cardinal Red Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic
Nautical Blue Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Polar White
Sonoran Brown Metallic
Verde Silver Metallic
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Soft-Close Doors
MANUFAKTUR Black Piano Lacquer Trim
Natural Grain Brown Maple Wood Trim W/Alum Lines
Silver Metallic Mixed Fabric Trim
3D Instrument Cluster
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Digital Light Package
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Sun Protection Package
Rear Side Airbags
Black, Leather Upholstery
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MACCHIATO Beige/Black, Leather Upholstery
Neva Grey/Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
TONKA Brown/Black, Leather Upholstery
TONKA Brown/Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
Heated Rear Seats
Wheels: 19" 5-Spoke Light-Alloy
Wheels: 19" 5-Spoke Light-Alloy (R82)
Wheels: 19" AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Light-Alloy W/Black
Wheels: 19" Multi-Spoke Light-Alloy
Wheels: 20" AMG Multi-Spoke Alloy
Wheels: 20" AMG Multi-Spoke Alloy W/Black
Wheels: 21" AMG Multi-Spoke Light-Alloy W/Black
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