Damaged by the necessary introduction of electric cars, sales of diesel-powered vehicles have fallen significantly in recent years. The reason is not that it is an outdated technology, it is the need to reduce polluting emissions and the expiration periods imposed by the administrations on this type of fuel are setting a date for its disappearance.
In any case, in the middle of 2023, diesel engines still have an interesting journey and a full validity, even more so when combined with light hybridization technologies that grant the DGT ECO label.
Located above the Audi A6 40 TDI with four cylinders and 204 CV, and below the Audi S6 TDI quattro with 344 CV, the A6 45 TDI is the most balanced diesel option of this model, thanks to the performance and efficiency shown by its engine. V6 TDI, optimally blended with the seven-speed S tronic automatic transmission.
The advantages of this engine and transmission assembly are numerous. The maximum power of 245 CV generates high performance, as demonstrated by its 0-100 km/h acceleration figure of 6.2 seconds. Its response from low revs is brilliant, offering 500 Nm of maximum torque from 1,500 rpm to 3,250 rpm.
This engine has a large displacement, 2,967 cc, but the truth is that its efficiency is well above expectations. The average consumption WLTP approved is 6.4 liters per 100 km and, in real conditions of use, it does not usually exceed 7 liters per 100 km.
This Audi is equipped with an electric motor with a power of 12 kW, 48 volts, in charge of improving energy efficiency. In addition, the German sedan has a fuel tank with a capacity of 63 liters, a figure that allows it to easily exceed 800 kilometers of autonomy.
The Audi A6 is a large saloon, with a total length of 4.93 m. It is easy to get carried away by its image and think that it is a comfortable vehicle, but devoid of sporting qualities. A definition that has no place in the signature models with the four rings, always endowed with agility and fun behind the wheel.
The feel of this car, even on twisty tracks, is very satisfactory. Logically, it is not a GTI, nor is it its objective. But this Audi offers a very remarkable dynamic quality, powered by a sports suspension, which can be more evolved as an option, adaptive pneumatics.
The overall result of the A6 45 TDI quattro is a vehicle that runs a lot, enjoys great cornering stability, brakes wonderfully, drives perfectly thanks to the quattro system and offers high precision in trajectories. All this, wrapped in excellent acoustic comfort, thanks to the excellent soundproofing of the passenger compartment and the total absence of vibrations.
In terms of security, Audi puts all the meat on the grill. The A6 45 TDI quattro uses radar sensors, five cameras, twelve ultrasonics and a laser scanner, technologies that keep everything under control. These are devices that generate the information necessary for the proper functioning of adaptive cruise control with lane keeping and traffic jam assistant, Audi Pre Sense, predictive efficiency assistant, cross-traffic alert, lane change or rear-end collision.
The unit tested by Moveo, corresponding to the Black Line Edition finish, offers a very attractive external appearance, with different choices of metallic paints and, for lovers of maximum distinction, Audi Exclusive paints.
The interior exudes elegance and quality in all its details. The front seats, as comfortable as they are enveloping, help make long journeys a real delight. For its part, the rear seats have a considerable distance between the rows of seats, plenty of space for the legs and considerable height to the ceiling.
The trunk of the Audi A6, with a useful volume of 530 liters, is another of its strengths. The tested unit had remote opening, with spacious access and, above all, some outstanding depth levels. It is a solvent space to locate the luggage of all its occupants.
Responding to current requirements, the interior offers high digitization and has two screens that allow convenient and quick management of multiple vehicle functions.
It is true that SUV formats have been displacing classic sedans, but vehicles like the Audi A6, equipped with an elegant sedan-format body -but at the same time very sporty with the Black Line package-, seduce a good number of customers with its black plus styling package.
The Audi A6 45 TDI quattro is ideal as a show car, but it can also perfectly fulfill functions as a family car. And, if it is not enough, you can resort to the Avant body.
