“Desired changes: incorporate apple CarPlay functionality into my car, adopt more conventional scroll wheel directionality--clockwise for zoom in and scroll down, counterclockwise for zoom out and scroll up, improve turning radius, improve voice activated features.”
2016 Audi S6: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2016 Audi S6 gets a mid-cycle refresh, led by updated front and rear styling. It also gains a stronger 450-hp twin-turbo V8, revised cabin technology, and a two-trim U.S. lineup.
About the 2016 Audi S6
C7.5 facelift of the fourth-generation A6/S6, first U.S. facelift year (2016-2018).
The 2016 S6 is Audi’s understated high-performance luxury sedan: big twin-turbo V8 power, standard AWD traction, and everyday comfort wrapped in a body that is far less flashy than many rivals. Audi’s own materials frame it as a car that blends serious speed with a quiet, upscale cabin, adaptive air suspension, and subtle S-model styling. For most shoppers, it is the executive sedan for people who want muscle and all-weather grip without giving up long-distance comfort.
The Premium Plus is the performance-focused core model, pairing the 450-hp V8 and AWD with an adaptive air suspension, navigation, and diamond-stitched leather sport seats. The Prestige delivers the same performance with added comfort and technology, including a head-up display, full LED headlights, a power trunk, ambient lighting, and rear sunshades.
What changed, by category
Styling
Audi refreshed the front and rear with redesigned headlights, revised rear bumper details, and LED taillights.
Powertrain
The twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 increased to 450 horsepower across the lineup.
Tech
The cabin controls and infotainment interface were revised as part of the facelift.
Trim lineup
Premium Plus and Prestige replaced the previous Base trim, creating a two-trim U.S. lineup.
2016 Audi S6 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Turbo, 4.0 Liter | V8, Turbo, 4.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 7-Spd S tronic | Auto, 7-Spd S tronic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 27 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Horsepower | 450 hp | 450 hp |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft | 406 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 14.1 cu-ft | 14.1 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37.4 in | 37.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||
| Alarm System | ||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||
| Automatic High Beams | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | ||
| Night Vision System | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| HID Headlights | ||
| LED Headlights | ||
| Power Moonroof | ||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Roof Rails | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Subwoofer | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||
| Rear Window Shades | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2016 Audi S6?
The biggest change is a mid-cycle refresh with updated front and rear styling. Redesigned headlights, revised rear bumper details, and LED taillights give the 2016 S6 a newer look than the 2015 model.
Did the 2016 Audi S6 get more horsepower?
Yes. The 2016 S6’s twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 produces 450 horsepower, an increase for this model year.
What trims does the 2016 Audi S6 have?
The 2016 S6 has Premium Plus and Prestige trims in the U.S. These replaced the previous Base trim and established a two-level lineup.
How does the 2016 S6 Prestige differ from the Premium Plus?
The Prestige has the same 450-hp V8 and adaptive air suspension as the Premium Plus but adds a head-up display, full LED headlights, a power trunk, ambient interior lighting, and rear sunshades.
How is the 2016 Audi S6 different from the 2015 model?
The 2016 S6 has refreshed exterior styling, revised cabin controls and infotainment, a stronger 450-hp V8, and a new Premium Plus and Prestige trim structure in place of the former Base trim.
2016 Audi S6 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2016 Audi S6.
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