Trim Report

Audi A6 3.0T Competition Prestige2017

Includes:A6|3.0T Competition Prestige

Audi A6 Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2017 Audi A6 trims

Low Concern

Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 20 complaints for the 2017 Audi A6, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

0
Recalls
20
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 20 issues reported over 1 model years, air bags problems are the most common for the 2017 Audi A6. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Air Bags6
02Steering4
03Engine3
04Unknown Or Other2
05Lane Departure1
20 total across 1 model years (2017–2017)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Audi A6 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2017 Audi A6 trims

24–28mpg combined
·
21-24city
·
29-34hwy
·
$2,900-$3,400/yr

The 2017 Audi A6 delivers 24 to 28 MPG combined across 3 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
A6 - Automatic (AM-S7)
28mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city34 hwy~$2,900/yr6/10 Average
A6 quattro - Automatic (S8)
25mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
22 city31 hwy~$3,250/yr5/10 Average
A6 quattro - Automatic (S8)
24mpg
3.0L 6-cyl Supercharged · All-Wheel Drive
21 city29 hwy~$3,400/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2017 Audi A6 3.0T Competition Prestige FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the 3.0T Competition Prestige compare to other Audi A6 trims?

Every Audi A6 trim targets a different buyer. The 2017 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2017 Audi A6 3.0T Competition Prestige?

The 3.0T Competition Prestige shares its core mechanicals with other Audi A6 trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for air bags issues, the most commonly reported problem area. The 2017 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Audi A6 3.0T Competition Prestige?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Audi A6 3.0T Competition Prestige year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Audi A6 overview compares all years side by side.

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