2013 Audi A6: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2013 Audi A6 is the addition of a 2.0T quattro model, which pairs the four-cylinder engine with all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic. It is otherwise a light-update year, with revised trims and a few equipment changes rather than a redesign.
About the 2013 Audi A6
C7 / 4G generation, second model year after the 2012 redesign.
Audi positioned the A6 as a technology-heavy midsize luxury sedan that mixed sleek, understated styling with a high-quality cabin and strong turbocharged engines. In this era, the A6’s appeal was less about flashy design and more about a clean interior, advanced driver-assistance tech, available quattro all-wheel drive, and an A8-like feel in a slightly smaller, easier-to-live-with package.
The 2.0T Premium serves as the straightforward luxury version, with leather seating, a sunroof, three-zone climate control, and a 6.5-inch infotainment screen. Premium Plus trims emphasize technology with navigation, a rearview camera, and parking sensors, while the 3.0T Prestige adds the supercharged V6, ventilated front seats, four-zone climate control, and a Bose sound system.
What changed, by category
2013 Audi A6 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, Supercharged, 3.0 Liter | V6, Supercharged, 3.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, Supercharged, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic |
| Drivetrain | Quattro AWD | Quattro AWD | Quattro AWD | Quattro AWD | Quattro AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 20 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 30 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 30 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Horsepower | 211 hp | 310 hp | 310 hp | 211 hp | 310 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 14.1 cu-ft | 14.1 cu-ft | 14.1 cu-ft | 14.1 cu-ft | 14.1 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37.4 in | 37.4 in | 37.4 in | 37.4 in | 37.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
| Adaptive Headlights | |||||
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Night Vision System | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Top View Camera | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| HID Headlights | |||||
| LED Daytime Running Lights | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Roof Rails | |||||
| Built-In Hard Drive | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2013 Audi A6?
The biggest change is a new 2.0T quattro version. It combines the turbocharged four-cylinder engine with all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
How is the 2013 Audi A6 different from the 2012 model?
The 2013 A6 adds a 2.0T all-wheel-drive version, automatic stop/start for the 3.0T V6, standard heated front seats across the lineup, and revised trim choices. Its body, styling, safety equipment, and main infotainment setup do not receive major lineup-wide changes.
Does every 2013 Audi A6 have all-wheel drive?
No. The 2.0T was sold in both front-wheel-drive and quattro all-wheel-drive forms, while the 3.0T trims pair the supercharged V6 with quattro all-wheel drive.
Did the 2013 Audi A6 trim lineup change?
Yes. The 2.0T Premium Plus, 3.0T Premium, 3.0T Premium Plus, and 3.0T Prestige join the lineup, while the previous 3.0T Quattro Premium trim is dropped.
Is the 2013 Audi A6 a major redesign?
No. The 2013 A6 is the second model year of the C7 generation introduced for 2012, so it receives targeted powertrain, trim, and comfort-equipment updates rather than a full redesign.