2010 Audi A6: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2010 Audi A6 is its revised base 3.2-liter V6, which rises from 255 to 265 horsepower and adds Audi’s valvelift system. This is otherwise a modest update, centered on newer cabin tech and a few equipment changes.
About the 2010 Audi A6
C6 generation (2005-2011), post-2009 refresh, next-to-last model year before the 2012 redesign.
Audi positions the 2010 A6 as a business-class luxury car that blends understated styling, strong road manners, and a high-quality cabin. Its main draw is the mix of polished comfort and available performance, especially with quattro all-wheel drive and the supercharged 3.0T. The A6 also stands out by offering the Avant wagon, giving buyers a rare combination of upscale cabin feel, all-weather traction, and real cargo usefulness in the same model range.
The front-wheel-drive 3.2 is the comfort-focused entry sedan, while the 300-hp 3.0T pairs stronger acceleration with all-wheel drive in sedan and cargo-friendly Avant wagon forms. The 4.2 Quattro is the more fully equipped regular A6, with a 350-hp V8, sportier exterior details, navigation, a rearview camera, and Bose audio.
What changed, by category
2010 Audi A6 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.2 Liter | V8, 4.2 Liter | V6, Supercharged, 3.0L | V6, Supercharged, 3.0L |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT | Auto, 6-Spd OD Tiptronic | Auto, 6-Spd OD Tiptronic | Auto, 6-Spd OD Tiptronic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Horsepower | 265 hp | 350 hp | 300 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 243 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 15.9 cu-ft | 15.9 cu-ft | 15.9 cu-ft | 33.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 55.9 in | 36.9 in | 55.9 in | 56 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Headlights | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Leveling Headlights | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| HID Headlights | ||||
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2010 Audi A6?
The biggest change is the revised 3.2-liter V6 in the base sedan. It produces 265 horsepower, up from 255, and uses Audi’s valvelift system to improve performance and efficiency.
Is the 2010 Audi A6 significantly different from the 2009 model?
No, the 2010 A6 is a modest update rather than a redesign. Its main differences are the stronger 3.2-liter V6, newer MMI cabin controls, standard navigation on more trims, and extra standard equipment for the 4.2 Quattro.
Did navigation become standard on the 2010 Audi A6?
Yes, navigation became standard on the 2010 A6 3.2, 3.0T Quattro sedan, and 3.0T Avant Quattro after being optional in 2009. The 4.2 Quattro also has standard navigation and receives Audi’s newer interface.
Which 2010 Audi A6 versions have all-wheel drive?
The 3.0T Quattro sedan, 3.0T Avant Quattro wagon, and 4.2 Quattro sedan have all-wheel drive. The 3.2 sedan uses front-wheel drive.
Did the 3.0T and 4.2 engines change for 2010?
No, the 3.0T and 4.2 engines carry over. The 3.0T uses a 300-hp supercharged V6, while the 4.2 has a 350-hp V8; the year’s engine revision applies to the 3.2-liter V6.