AUDI A6 Avant · photos, packages and modifications

Audi is known to deliver spacious, comfortable and rather practical estates and the A6 Avant is the best still among them. It does not overpower the Mercedes E-Class estate in terms of space but is big enough for quite many needs to be fulfilled. It offers with excellent refinement and comfort an exciting driving experience all in all. The models offer some very powerful diesel engines especially to mention the 3.0 BiTDI twin turbo which is luminous f under your affordability cap however the position of an all rounder goes to the 2.0 litre diesel engine which provides very decent running costs and ample running power. The two trim lines, the SE and the S line are available with the S line providing more athletic styling details along with more equipment. Also available is a rugged version 4X4 available with a plastic cadding and a raised ride height given the name of Audi A6 Allroad.

Overall A6 Avant is a very awesome car better than its rivals the BMW 5 Series Touring and Mercedes E Class estate. The Standard cars of the SE trim looks apart too however those seeking to stand out the ultimate choice is the Sporty S line trim with lowered and stiffened suspension, bigger wheels, LED lights, bodykit and sports seat. The interior cabin is equally beautiful in make and is set out very logically. The interior is a superior mix of woods, leathers and metals and the dials are really classy besides being clear.

The A6 Avant is synonymous to fast, safe and secure. The entry level diesel 2.0 litre engine is also very effective and forceful besides being much refined. If four wheel drive is your style you will have to settle for the V6 3.0 litre diesel engines that are real quick especially with a twin turbo BiTDI, the model also offers exceptional grip. The model's top spec is the petrol 3.0 litre TFSI which is rather fast but equally expensive to run. All Avant models are better on the motorway drives and also on the front drive the diesel 2.0 litre feels safe when cornering. The S line should be ditched if comfort is your word as the stiffer suspension and bigger wheels makes the ride experience quite firm.

The A6 Saloon enjoys an enormous five star Euro NCAP crash test rating and the same is expected from the A6 Avant. The list of safety equipment on the car include stability control, six air bags and the options of choosing from the blind spot monitoring, rear side bags and a lane departure warning feature.

The A6 Avant is not enormous compared to the Mercedes E Class estate however it provides 565 litres of boot space at standard and with the seats removed the space reaches 1670 litres of boot compared to the 695 /1950 provided by the Mercedes E Class, however it is still much more than what is required by an average person. It slightly offers more than the BMW 5 Series Touring which offer 560 / 1670 of boot space. The boot too is useful feature rich including automated tailgate which opens in case you signal your foot under the bumper and the space offered is great. The loading lip is wide and low and to make carrying different load items easily there are abundant straps and lashing points. Passenger capacity is great too and the rear seat can very comfortably accommodate till adults also offering good leg space. The space between the driver's seat and the rear seat is more than the slender Jaguar XF Sportbrake.