Trim Report

Audi A6 3.0T Competition Prestige2018

Includes:A6|3.0T Competition Prestige

Audi A6 Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2018 Audi A6 trims

Elevated

The 2018 Audi A6's elevated safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 2 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

0
Recalls
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2018 Audi A6 has accumulated 2 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with electrical system,unknown or other,fuel/propulsion system leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Electrical System,unknown Or Other,fuel/propulsion System1
02Air Bags1
2 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Audi A6 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2018 Audi A6 trims

23–28mpg combined
·
20-25city
·
29-34hwy
·
$2,900-$3,550/yr

With 3 configurations tested, the 2018 Audi A6 ranges from 23 to 28 MPG combined. That's a 5 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
A6 - Automatic (AM-S7)
28mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city34 hwy~$2,900/yr6/10 Average
A6 quattro - Automatic (S8)
26mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
22 city31 hwy~$3,150/yr5/10 Average
A6 quattro - Automatic (S8)
23mpg
3.0L 6-cyl Supercharged · All-Wheel Drive
20 city29 hwy~$3,550/yr5/10 Average

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

Is the 3.0T Competition Prestige Worth It?

Common questions about the 2018 Audi A6 3.0T Competition Prestige

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

The 3.0T Competition Prestige occupies a distinct position in the Audi A6 range. See how it stacks up on the 2018 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2018 Audi A6 3.0T Competition Prestige?

Budget for standard 3.0T Competition Prestige maintenance plus any trim-specific items. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

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

For the 3.0T Competition Prestige, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Audi A6 buyer's guide.

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