2022 Audi S6
MSRP Range: $74,800 - $81,500 Price range reflects Base MSRP for various trim levels, not including options or fees.
2022 Audi S6





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edmunds TESTED
The Audi S6 does a lot of things well and a few things great. In terms of performance and driving dynamics, it's right there with the class leaders. The interior is roomy and has excellent in-car tech. If you want a large, comfortable and somewhat subtle luxury car with a surprising amount of performance, it doesn't get much better than the S6.
Pricing
Total MSRPThis price includes a $1,095 destination fee charged by the manufacturer. | $75,895 |
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Edmunds suggests you pay | $70,019 |
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2022 Audi S6 Review

byJosh Jacquot
Senior Editor
Josh Jacquot is an automotive journalist at Edmunds., rating written byReese Counts
Vehicle Test Editor
Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at Edmunds in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at Edmunds and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.
Pros
- Attractive and refined interior
- Lots of high-tech features
- Impressively quick acceleration
- Smooth ride
Cons
- Infotainment interface can be challenging to use
- Short on in-cabin storage and trunk space
What's new
- Rear side airbags are now standard
- New 21-inch wheels with the Black Optic package
- Based on the fifth A6 generation introduced for 2019
Overview
Think of the S6 as an A6 on steroids. Structurally the two cars are the same, but the S6 comes with only one high-performance engine option — a twin-turbocharged 444-hp 2.9-liter V6. Audi also upgrades the S6 with height-adjustable air suspension, though a conventional coil-spring suspension is optional. Every S6 is equipped with all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Like its abridged-roof stablemate, the S7, the S6 comes outfitted with a pile of tech features. Most obvious are the twin screens that dominate its dashboard and control all the climate and infotainment functions. But it's the S6's design and materials that make it special. Supple leather in a variety of colors and striking wood inlays make for a modern and clean interior presentation that's distinctly Audi.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Audi S6 Premium Plus 4dr Sedan AWD (2.9L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.32 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$240/mo for S6 Premium Plus
S6 Premium Plus
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$224/mo
Avg. Large Car
BMW's M550i, the Mercedes-AMG E 53 and even Cadillac's CT5 V Blackwing are worth considering in this class. All of the German competitors are all-wheel-drive and offer similar if not slightly better performance. And they all cost about the same as the S6. So does the CT5-V Blackwing, but it's a rear-drive monster with 668 horsepower from a supercharged 6.2-liter V8. Go, America! Read our Expert Rating for all the details on the S6.
Edmunds Expert Rating
great
8.3/10
Edmunds Rating
Our VerdictThe Edmunds Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.
The Audi S6 does a lot of things well and a few things great. In terms of performance and driving dynamics, it's right there with the class leaders. The interior is roomy and has excellent in-car tech. If you want a large, comfortable and somewhat subtle luxury car with a surprising amount of performance, it doesn't get much better than the S6.
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Performance
8.5/10
How does the S6 drive? At the Edmunds test track, our test S6 sprinted to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds. That's impressively quick for a midsize luxury sedan. The S6's turbocharged V6 has plenty of power for passing other cars or merging onto the highway. But from a dead stop it feels lazy. There seems to be nothing below 3,000 rpm. Rev past that, though, and you get a huge swell of power. The transmission's shifts are smooth and quick, but it sometimes upshifts too soon for our tastes.
Emergency braking performance is solid. It's not at the top of the class, but it's near it. Around town, the S6's brakes feel great, with a firm pedal that is easy to control. It's easy to come to a smooth stop.
The Audi handles well enough too. The steering is a touch light, but it's quick and direct, making it easy to maneuver the S6 in tight parking lots or winding back roads. The suspension strikes a good balance between comfort and sportiness.
Emergency braking performance is solid. It's not at the top of the class, but it's near it. Around town, the S6's brakes feel great, with a firm pedal that is easy to control. It's easy to come to a smooth stop.
The Audi handles well enough too. The steering is a touch light, but it's quick and direct, making it easy to maneuver the S6 in tight parking lots or winding back roads. The suspension strikes a good balance between comfort and sportiness.
Comfort
8.5/10
How comfortable is the S6? This is where the S6 shines. It's the perfect midlevel performance sedan with just enough grunt and personality to let you know what's what. It's loud and sporty when you want it to be and quiet and reserved when you just want to cruise.
Our test S6 had the standard sport front seats. They don't offer as much adjustment as the optional luxury seats, but we found them comfortable enough even after several hundred miles of highway driving. But we wouldn't mind more bolstering to better keep you secure during cornering.
The ride is excellent thanks to the optional adaptive sport suspension. The S6 smooths out pavement without feeling light or overly soft. Our biggest complaint is with the climate control system. In full auto mode, it never seems to even out the temperature in the cabin.
Our test S6 had the standard sport front seats. They don't offer as much adjustment as the optional luxury seats, but we found them comfortable enough even after several hundred miles of highway driving. But we wouldn't mind more bolstering to better keep you secure during cornering.
The ride is excellent thanks to the optional adaptive sport suspension. The S6 smooths out pavement without feeling light or overly soft. Our biggest complaint is with the climate control system. In full auto mode, it never seems to even out the temperature in the cabin.
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Interior
8.0/10
How’s the interior? While we love the S6's interior design, we aren't completely won over by its layout. Some controls are needlessly hidden in on-screen menus. Otherwise, the controls for the media and climate systems are well placed and easy to reach.
As expected with a midsize luxury sedan, there's plenty of room for both front and rear passengers. The front seats are mounted low. It's a sporty driving position, but it might be hard for some people to get in and out. At least the door openings are big and wide. Visibility is decent, though a tall hood and window line make it a little difficult to see forward.
As expected with a midsize luxury sedan, there's plenty of room for both front and rear passengers. The front seats are mounted low. It's a sporty driving position, but it might be hard for some people to get in and out. At least the door openings are big and wide. Visibility is decent, though a tall hood and window line make it a little difficult to see forward.
Technology
9.0/10
How’s the tech? Audi's in-car tech features all the bells and whistles you might expect from a modern luxury automobile, though many of the higher-end features are optional rather than standard. When equipped, the systems work well, though they do require a bit of a learning curve to figure out.
The audio system is one of the best around, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto make it easy to play music from your phone. Our test car had four USB ports, though none were the newest USB-C style. The S6's wireless charging pad doubles as a signal booster.
The driver aids work well, with no false readings or needless corrections. The adaptive cruise control maintained a close but reasonable gap in traffic.
The audio system is one of the best around, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto make it easy to play music from your phone. Our test car had four USB ports, though none were the newest USB-C style. The S6's wireless charging pad doubles as a signal booster.
The driver aids work well, with no false readings or needless corrections. The adaptive cruise control maintained a close but reasonable gap in traffic.
Storage
7.0/10
How’s the storage? Storage is one of the S6's weakest points. The 13.7 cubic feet of trunk space is near the bottom of the class numerically. In actual use you'll find the space is wide and deep enough to handle most daily errands. You can fold down the rear seats to help facilitate loading of long cargo items. A low liftover height means heavy items require less effort too.
In terms of interior storage, there doesn't seem to be any good place to put a pair of sunglasses that doesn't block a cupholder. The shallow center console is mostly taken up by the wireless charging spot. There's plenty of space in the rear for child seats, with easy-to-access anchors on the outboard seats.
In terms of interior storage, there doesn't seem to be any good place to put a pair of sunglasses that doesn't block a cupholder. The shallow center console is mostly taken up by the wireless charging spot. There's plenty of space in the rear for child seats, with easy-to-access anchors on the outboard seats.
Fuel Economy
7.5/10
How’s the fuel economy? The S6 is rated at 22 mpg combined (18 city/28 highway). That's typical fuel economy for a midsize luxury sedan with a six-cylinder engine. Our test S6 equaled the EPA's estimates during our testing, so it's fair to assume they're realistic.
Value
8.0/10
Is the S6 a good value? Everything about the S6 looks and screams luxury. The design is clean and modern. Usually we dislike the use of glossy piano black trim, but Audi has managed to use it without making it look cheap or plasticky.
All the switches have weight and heft that make the S6 feel special. Fit and finish is excellent, with no squeaks or rattles to speak of. The S6 feels as good as or better than a BMW or Mercedes-Benz and better than some of the dated products from Lexus.
All the switches have weight and heft that make the S6 feel special. Fit and finish is excellent, with no squeaks or rattles to speak of. The S6 feels as good as or better than a BMW or Mercedes-Benz and better than some of the dated products from Lexus.
Wildcard
9.0/10
Lots of subtle character here. The S6 offers a good bit of performance without being overly showy. If you want a fun-to-drive luxury sedan that doesn't announce its presence at every stoplight, the S6 is your kind of car.
Which S6 does Edmunds recommend?
We only encourage people to step up to higher trims when we think the additional features merit their cost. And that's the case with the S6's Prestige package. In this case that means the inclusion of the Executive package, which adds adaptive cruise control, heated rear seats, power trunk operation and more. The Prestige package also adds Audi's side assist and intersection assist, both of which help reduce the chance of collisions.
Audi S6 models
Based on the standard A6, the S6 is a higher-performance version of Audi's midsize sedan. It offers more power from its twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 (444 horsepower, 443 lb-ft) as well as an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. All-wheel drive is standard. It's available in two trim levels, Premium Plus and Prestige.
Premium Plus
Starts you off with:
- 21-inch wheels with summer performance tires
- Adaptive air suspension (enhances ride quality and handling and can adjust the S6's ride height)
- Sunroof
- Four-zone climate control
- Premium leather upholstery
- Heated front sport seats
Standard technology features include:
- 10.1-inch touchscreen
- Digital instrument panel (Audi's Virtual Cockpit)
- Navigation system
- Bang & Olufsen audio system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto smartphone integration
- Wireless charging pad
The S6 also comes equipped with these driver assist features:
- Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
- Lane departure warning (alerts you if the S6 begins to drift over the lane marker)
- Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- 360-degree parking camera (gives you a top-down view of the S6 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
An Executive package is optional for the S6 Premium Plus. It adds:
- Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the S6 and the car in front)
- Lane keeping assistance (automatically steers the car back into its lane if the S6 begins to drift over the lane marker)
- Additional leather interior trim
- Heated rear seats
- Adjustable ambient interior lighting
- Power trunklid
- Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
Prestige
The range-topping Prestige includes:
- Executive package
- Automatic rear emergency braking (automatically applies the brakes if rear sensors detect an imminent collision and driver takes no action)
- Thicker window glass for reducing noise
- Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
- Soft-close doors (catch as they're being closed and gently pull shut)
- Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- Traffic-sign recognition (uses sensors to read traffic signs and displays that information in the head-up display or instrument cluster)
Other notable options for the S6 include:
- Black Optic package
- 21-inch black-painted wheels
- Black-painted exterior trim
- S Sport package
- All-wheel steering
- Sport exhaust
- Sport rear differential
- Red brake calipers
- Luxury package
- Comfort-oriented front seats with ventilation and massage
- Passenger seat memory
- Additional leather interior trim
- Sport-tuned adaptive suspension (replaces the air suspension)
- Night vision system
- Premium Bang & Olufsen 3D Advanced audio system

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Just awesome
5 out of 5 starsBailey Boy, 08/23/2020
2020 Audi S6 Premium Plus 4dr Sedan AWD (2.9L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
Just got my S6 2 days ago. I've had a lot of cars, but this is my first Audi. This car is a blast to drive. Very fast, sharp handling, but comfortable ride. Quality seems impeccable. Electronic interface is superb, interior is gorgeous, and exterior is also beautiful. Perfect car for me.
Luxury, style, power, and fun features
4 out of 5 starsChris, 08/05/2021
2021 Audi S6 Prestige 4dr Sedan AWD (2.9L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
I been enjoying my 2021 S6 for 7 months now. I am expressed with the ride, the comfort and performance. It drive effortlessly, with ease it can respond to my decision and make the move. The only cons I have is the auto/stop. I wish I could turn it off and it stay off on the next key cycle, until I wanted it on. I wish it also had remote start. I love this car though. It's a pleasure to … drive.
Audi!!
5 out of 5 starsThomas DeLonge, 09/04/2020
2020 Audi S6 Prestige 4dr Sedan AWD (2.9L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
Audi!! I love it AUDI I LOVE IT!!! My CAR’S THE SAME!!! It HAS PERFECT HANDLING!!!!
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 Audi S6, so we've included reviews for other years of the S6 since its last redesign.
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2022 Audi S6 Features Specs
Premium Plus
Total MSRP | $75,895 |
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Engine Type | Mild hybrid |
Combined MPG | 22 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $240/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 13.7 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |

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Safety
Our experts’ favorite S6 safety features:
- Topview camera system with Virtual 360 view
- Gives you a top-down view of the S6 and its surroundings for tight parking situations.
- Intersection Assist
- Scans the road ahead when approaching an intersection. Gives visual and audio warnings if it senses a collision. Can apply the brakes in certain situations.
- Lane keeping assistance
- Automatically steers the car back into its lane if the S6 begins to drift over the lane marker.
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating | Rating |
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Overall | Not Rated |
Driver | Not Rated |
Passenger | Not Rated |
Side Crash Rating | Rating |
Overall | Not Rated |
Side Barrier Rating | Rating |
Overall | Not Rated |
Driver | Not Rated |
Passenger | Not Rated |
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings | Rating |
Front Seat | Not Rated |
Back Seat | Not Rated |
Rollover | Rating |
Rollover | 5 / 5 |
Dynamic Test Result | No Tip |
Risk Of Rollover | 8.9% |
FAQ
Is the Audi S6 a good car?
The Edmunds experts tested the 2022 S6 both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.3 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2022 S6 gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 3 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the S6 has 13.7 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Audi S6. Learn more
What's new in the 2022 Audi S6?
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2022 Audi S6:
- Rear side airbags are now standard
- New 21-inch wheels with the Black Optic package
- Based on the fifth A6 generation introduced for 2019
Is the Audi S6 reliable?
To determine whether the Audi S6 is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the S6. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the S6's 5-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more
Is the 2022 Audi S6 a good car?
There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2022 Audi S6 is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2022 S6 and gave it a 8.3 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2022 S6 gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 3 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2022 S6 is a good car for you. Learn more
How much should I pay for a 2022 Audi S6?
The least-expensive 2022 Audi S6 is the 2022 Audi S6 Premium Plus 4dr Sedan AWD (2.9L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $74,800.
Other versions include:
- Premium Plus 4dr Sedan AWD (2.9L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) which starts at $74,800
- Prestige 4dr Sedan AWD (2.9L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) which starts at $81,500
What are the different models of Audi S6?
If you're interested in the Audi S6, the next question is, which S6 model is right for you? S6 variants include Premium Plus 4dr Sedan AWD (2.9L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A), and Prestige 4dr Sedan AWD (2.9L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A). For a full list of S6 models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more
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