Audi A6 Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige & More

Last updated August 4, 2026

Audi A6

The Audi A6 starts with the Premium family, which delivers the core luxury-sedan experience and spans everything from older front-wheel-drive and turbo-four cars to newer V6 AWD models. Premium Plus and related 3.0T, TDI, Avant, and allroad versions form the comfort-and-technology step up; the wagons add useful cargo space. The short-lived 2.0T Sport and 3.0T Sport branch adds a lower, firmer suspension and black exterior details. Prestige, 4.2 quattro, and TDI Prestige models are the comfort-focused top tier, while Prestige allroad versions combine that richer cabin with wagon utility. The 2017 competition is the driver-focused regular A6, using sport suspension, sport seats, and darker styling without becoming an S6.

What each trim is known for

Audi A6 Entry-level

Entry-level

2.0T Premium3.0T Premium3.0T Quattro Premium3.245 TFSI Premium55 TFSI PremiumPremium TFSISport 45 TFSI Premium

The Entry-level trim level — 2.0T Premium, 3.0T Premium, 3.0T Quattro Premium, 3.2, 45 TFSI Premium, 55 TFSI Premium, Premium TFSI, and Sport 45 TFSI Premium — is the A6 luxury foundation, with the Sport 45 adding a more athletic look and feel.

Best for: Drivers who want the A6’s quiet, comfortable character without making extra luxury equipment the priority.

Highlights

  • Power-adjustable front seating and automatic climate control
  • Central infotainment and everyday comfort equipment appropriate to each model year
  • Four-cylinder and V6 versions, with front-wheel drive or AWD depending on the member trim and year
  • The newest Premium TFSI adds a 362-hp V6, AWD, large digital displays, ventilated front seats, and a dimmable glass roof
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Audi A6 Mid-Level

Mid-Level

2.0T Premium Plus3.0T Avant Quattro3.0T Premium Plus3.0T Quattro45 TFSI Premium Plus55 TFSI Premium PlusPremium PlusPremium Plus TFSISport 45 TFSI Premium PlusTDI Premium Plus

The Mid-Level trim level — 2.0T Premium Plus, 3.0T Avant Quattro, 3.0T Premium Plus, 3.0T Quattro, 45 TFSI Premium Plus, 55 TFSI Premium Plus, Premium Plus, Premium Plus TFSI, Sport 45 TFSI Premium Plus, and TDI Premium Plus — adds comfort and technology, with sedan, diesel, Avant, allroad, and sporty branches.

Best for: Shoppers who want a richer everyday cabin or A6 wagon practicality without moving to the most comfort-focused tier.

Highlights

  • Upgraded audio, lighting, climate, parking, or driver-assistance equipment, depending on year
  • Premium Plus sedans emphasize a well-rounded comfort-and-technology package
  • TDI Premium Plus is the highway-minded diesel with strong low-speed pulling power
  • Avant and allroad members add wagon cargo flexibility; later allroads also use height-adjusting air suspension

Adds more comfort, audio, parking, and highway-assistance equipment than the Entry-level group, depending on year; Avant and allroad members also introduce wagon utility.

57 in stock
Audi A6 Premium Upgrade

Premium Upgrade

2.0T Sport3.0T Sport

The Premium Upgrade trim level — 2.0T Sport and 3.0T Sport — is the 2018 athletic branch, built around a lower sport suspension and blacked-out styling rather than a larger luxury-equipment package.

Best for: Drivers who prefer a firmer road feel and a more assertive appearance but still want the regular A6’s quiet cabin.

Highlights

  • Lowered sport suspension
  • Black grille, mirror caps, and exterior trim
  • Sport steering wheel and distinctive cabin trim
  • Blind-spot warning plus navigation with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Compared with Mid-Level, it shifts the emphasis to a lower sport suspension, black exterior details, and sportier cabin trim; it is an athletic branch rather than a simple luxury upgrade.

1 in stock
Audi A6 Top Tier

Top Tier

3.0T Prestige4.2 Quattro45 TFSI Prestige55 TFSI PrestigePrestigePrestige TFSITDI Prestige

The Top Tier trim level — 3.0T Prestige, 4.2 Quattro, 45 TFSI Prestige, 55 TFSI Prestige, Prestige, Prestige TFSI, and TDI Prestige — is the most comfort- and technology-focused regular A6 group, including sedan and allroad wagon versions.

Best for: Shoppers who want the richest A6 cabin, expanded parking and display technology, or a fully equipped allroad wagon.

Highlights

  • Prestige-grade seating, cabin trim, displays, and convenience equipment
  • Head-up displays and expanded camera coverage on many Prestige versions
  • Adaptive air suspension on later Prestige sedan and allroad models
  • Distinctive powertrain branches include the older 4.2-liter V8 and the torque-focused TDI diesel

Moves beyond the sport-focused Premium Upgrade with the lineup’s richest comfort and convenience equipment; later versions add features such as air suspension, expanded camera coverage, soft-closing doors, and upgraded displays.

13 in stock
Audi A6 Performance

Performance

competition

The Performance trim level — competition — is the 2017 driver-focused A6, giving the regular sedan sharper responses, sport seats, and darker styling without turning it into an S6.

Best for: Enthusiasts who want a more athletic A6 while keeping its refined, everyday luxury-sedan character.

Highlights

  • Supercharged 3.0-liter V6 with quattro AWD
  • Sport suspension calibration
  • Valcona leather sport seats with diamond stitching
  • Black exterior trim, red brake calipers, and a flat-bottom sport steering wheel

Turns the A6 from comfort-first to driver-focused with sport suspension, deeply styled sport seats, a flat-bottom steering wheel, black trim, and red brake calipers.

0 in stock

Trim comparison

FeatureTop TierMid-LevelEntry-levelPerformancePremium Upgrade
Includes
3.0T Prestige, 4.2 Quattro, 45 TFSI Prestige, 55 TFSI Prestige, Prestige, Prestige TFSI, TDI Prestige13 in stock
2.0T Premium Plus, 3.0T Avant Quattro, 3.0T Premium Plus, 3.0T Quattro, 45 TFSI Premium Plus, 55 TFSI Premium Plus, Premium Plus, Premium Plus TFSI, Sport 45 TFSI Premium Plus, TDI Premium Plus57 in stock
2.0T Premium, 3.0T Premium, 3.0T Quattro Premium, 3.2, 45 TFSI Premium, 55 TFSI Premium, Premium TFSI, Sport 45 TFSI Premium11 in stock
competition0 in stock
2.0T Sport, 3.0T Sport1 in stock
Lineup roleComfort-focused top tierComfort and technology step-upCore A6 luxuryDriver-focused 2017 modelSporty 2018 branch
Body styles representedSedan or allroad wagonSedan, Avant, or allroad wagonSedanSedanSedan
Sport-focused suspensionAdaptive air suspension on later versionsSport 45 member onlySport 45 member onlySport suspension calibrationLowered sport suspension
Cabin emphasisRicher seating, displays, and convenienceUpgraded comfort, audio, and techCore comfortDiamond-stitched sport seatsSport steering wheel and trim
Parking and driving assistanceExpanded cameras; automated parking on later versionsBlind-spot, adaptive-cruise, or surround-view upgrades by versionVaries by year; extensive on the newest modelPerformance equipment is the focusBlind-spot warning
Powertrain characterFour-cylinder, gas or diesel V6, or older V8Four-cylinder, gas V6, or diesel V6; many with AWDFour-cylinder or V6; FWD or AWD by versionSupercharged V6 with AWDTurbo four or supercharged V6; V6 has AWD
Wagon utilityPrestige allroad membersAvant and allroad members———

Frequently asked questions

What do Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige mean on an Audi A6?

They usually mark the equipment ladder. Premium is the starting trim, Premium Plus adds comfort, audio, camera, and driving-assistance upgrades, and Prestige is the most luxury-focused version. Exact equipment changes by generation and body style.

What is the difference between the A6 45 TFSI and 55 TFSI?

On 2019–2025 sedans, 45 TFSI means the turbocharged four-cylinder and 55 TFSI means the stronger turbo V6. Both use AWD in this era. The 45 favors everyday efficiency, while the 55 provides easier passing power and stronger low-speed response.

Is the Premium TFSI a stripped-down A6?

No. On the redesigned sedan, Premium TFSI already has a 362-hp turbo V6, AWD, large digital displays, heated and ventilated front sport seats, a dimmable panoramic roof, adaptive cruise control, and collision-avoidance assistance.

What does Premium Plus add over Premium on the redesigned A6 sedan?

Premium Plus adds the meaningful technology step: premium audio, a head-up display, a 360-degree camera, automated parking, lane-centering adaptive cruise assistance, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, and four-zone climate control. The 362-hp V6 and AWD stay the same.

What does Prestige add over Premium Plus on the redesigned A6 sedan?

Prestige adds comfort and isolation rather than more engine power. Its defining upgrades are adaptive air suspension, a front-passenger display, a 20-speaker audio system with headrest speakers, soft-closing doors, sound-reducing side glass, and rear automatic braking.

Why does 55 TFSI Premium Plus sometimes mean a sedan and sometimes an allroad?

Audi reused the name across different eras. On 2019–2025 cars, 55 TFSI Premium Plus could identify a V6 sedan. In the newest family, 55 TFSI Premium Plus identifies the previous-generation allroad wagon, while the redesigned sedan uses the simpler Premium Plus TFSI name.

What is the difference between the A6 allroad Premium Plus and Prestige?

On recent allroads, both have the 335-hp V6, AWD, adjustable air suspension, off-road mode, and wagon cargo space. Prestige adds massaging contour front seats with richer leather, a head-up display, broader driving assistance, automated parking, and soft-closing doors.

Which four-cylinder A6 trim makes the most sense for a highway commute?

On many 2019–2025 cars, 45 TFSI Premium Plus is the stronger highway-comfort pick. It keeps the four-cylinder and AWD while adding items such as adaptive cruise assistance, ventilated front seats, four-zone climate control, quieter side glass, and a power trunk lid.

What does 3.0T Premium Plus add over 3.0T Premium?

On late 2012–2018-generation examples, both use the strong supercharged V6 and AWD. Premium Plus adds useful cabin and visibility upgrades, including LED lighting, blind-spot warning, Bose audio, and four-zone climate control.

What is the difference between the 2.0T Sport and 3.0T Sport?

For the 2018 Sport trims, both receive a lower sport suspension, black exterior details, and a sportier cabin. The 2.0T Sport uses the 252-hp turbo four, while the 3.0T Sport gets the 340-hp supercharged V6, AWD, and carbon-fiber interior trim.

What is the Audi A6 competition trim?

The 2017 competition is a driver-focused version of the regular A6, not an S6. It combines a supercharged V6 and AWD with a sport suspension, diamond-stitched sport seats, a flat-bottom steering wheel, black exterior trim, and red brake calipers.

What is the difference between TDI Premium Plus and TDI Prestige?

Both mid-2010s trims use a 240-hp turbo-diesel V6 with 428 lb-ft of torque and AWD. TDI Prestige adds the richer equipment set, including full LED headlights, a head-up display, upgraded Bose audio, four-zone climate control, ventilated 12-way front seats, and a power trunk.

Which A6 trim is the practical pick for carrying bulky cargo?

A recent A6 allroad Premium Plus is the practical choice. Its raised wagon body has a 40/20/40-folding rear seat and hands-free power tailgate, while the adjustable air suspension, AWD, and off-road mode add flexibility for rough roads and bad weather.

Which A6 trims have a head-up display?

It depends on the era. Prestige commonly carries the head-up display on older sedans and recent allroads. On the redesigned sedan, both Premium Plus TFSI and Prestige TFSI include it. Check the specific vehicle because equipment moved between trims over time.

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