Overview
- Audi confirms there is no gasoline S6 in the 2026 A6 lineup, with the S6 name continuing on the all-electric S6 Sportback e-tron.
- The 2026 A6 makes a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 standard at 362 hp and 406 lb-ft, with an estimated 0-60 mph time of 4.5 seconds that is slightly quicker than the previous S6.
- Reviewers note Audi has consolidated S-grade hardware into options, including a Sport Plus package that adds a sport rear differential, stiffer suspension, rear-axle steering, and summer tires.
- U.S. pricing positions the A6 in line with four-cylinder BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class rivals, and dealers are receiving cars now.
- Audi is addressing touchscreen-heavy controls with 2026 model updates that add real steering-wheel scroll wheels and infotainment refinements.