The high-performance diesel is paired with an eight-speed tiptronic. All other engine variants work together with either a newly designed six-speed manual transmission that is particularly lightweight and low-friction, or a seven-speed S tronic.
In the versions with front-wheel drive, a fully redeveloped dual-clutch transmission replaces the multitronic. In engine configurations starting at 200 kW (272 hp), quattro permanent all-wheel drive can be supplemented with the sport differential, which actively distributes power between the rear wheels.
The chassis with its sophisticated wheel suspensions also combines supreme comfort with sporty handling. The Audi drive select dynamic handling system is standard, and Audi offers a choice of two sport suspensions and adaptive air suspension as options.
In A6 2.0 TDI ultra with 140 kW (190 hp), the springs are made of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) – an Audi innovation that saves approximately 4.4 kilograms (9.7 lb) of weight, reduces fuel consumption and improves both driving precision and vibrational comfort.
The wheels measure between 17 and 20 inches in the diagonal. Models equipped with engines producing 160 kW (218 hp) and above are equipped with new lightweight brakes, and dynamic steering is available on models with 235 kW (320 hp) and up.