AUDI S6 Avant 2014-2019 Photos, engines & full specs

Audi introduced a mid-life cycle refresh for the A6 range and involved the S6 version in the process, creating an even faster station wagon for the S6 Avant.

Starting with September 2015, all cars registered in the European Union must have the Euro 6b emission standard compliant, and Audi had to adapt. With all eyes on it, the carmaker had to adapt and adjust its engines but, instead of limiting the power, it gave even more for the S-version A6.

The S6 and its more potent brother RS6 were some of the most powerful sleeper vehicles on the market. Their station-wagon shapes didn't leave too many clues about their performance. In the S6 Avant shape, the large estate vehicle featured a similar shape to the rest of the range. Its sliver casings for the door-mirrors and the small specific badge on the singleframe grille were hard to notice in traffic. The carmaker offered the S6 with a standard adaptive air-suspension that lowered the ground clearance by 20 mm (0.8") for less ground-effect drag.

Inside, the carmaker installed sport bucket-seats at the front with integrated headrests. Their high-bolstered design made them very supportive during hard cornering. Audi installed a pop-up retractable screen for the MMI (Multi Media Infotainment) unit on the dashboard, with a turning knob controller between the front seats but without a touch-screen. Its instrument cluster featured four analog dials and a TFT display in the middle. In the back, the S6 Avant offered room for three, despite its tall center transmission tunnel. The split-folding bench was wide enough for that.

Under the hood, Audi kept the older 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged gasoline engine but increased its power by 30 hp when compared to the non-facelifted S6 version.