Audi A6 review | Is the A6 PHEV a better option than a 530e?

[@vodonnell1]

Driving Audi for the last 30 years strong well built and do huge mileage if serviced correctly.

[@garethtalbot8950]

Great review. Dream car. I'm off to play the lotto now.. could see myself munching the miles away in that. 😃😃

[@NobbyOnCars]

Nice and undercover vibe about it!

[@Cs-pv2mx]

The styling of this car is just gorgeous on every corner ✅ very expensive looking I love it but I’m an Audi lover this is my fourth one their wonderful ❤️

[@NobbyOnCars]

I love the under the radar look of this one!

[@padraicseosamhwaters130]

hey lad, nice job on the review, I have an A6 2013, I love it, but also I'm a huge fan of the 5 series, so yeah hard to pick! I would say the BMW's have gotten so popular that you see less of the same car as yours in the carpart when you drive an A6

[@NobbyOnCars]

Yes, true!

[@ARSENAL7030]

No back seat cup holders?

[@C05879311]

Great Review Mark. Pricey, and missing some low level tech - but I’d have one in a heartbeat! Keep em comin!

[@wouterdoets824]

I have a the 2006 version of this car. Absolutely love it but it's time to update to this one. Probably will be the Avant version this time😢. Loved the video you made.

[@NobbyOnCars]

thank you!

[@Markus-iq4sm]

What if you will never charge the battery, will the battery charge for the petrol engine? won't battery be damaged in this usage scenario?

[@aliashfaq3]

How come I didn't find you before😅 Love your review. Keep going pal 👍

[@athloneduke]

Well my son just gave up his A6 in favour of A BMW 5 Series, both beautiful cars but too low for me. That said, great car and PHEV is the bonus.

[@NobbyOnCars]

They’re both so hard to call, lovely cars either way.

[@stevencampbell1150]

Lovely car well appointed with all the gadgets but the one thing I can't get my head round is over 70k and no reversing camera? That's quite disappointing, still I can't see my ever being able to afford such a beast anyway though it's always interesting to see how the other half lives with such a car. Crackin'review as ever Nobby.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Yeah the camera should really be standard, kinda mad that it isn't.

[@stevencampbell1150]

@@NobbyOnCars totally especially at that price.

[@bricksy1969]

Great review - have been torn between one of these and the 520 - this has made my mind up

[@NobbyOnCars]

In a good way or bad way?!

[@bricksy1969]

@@NobbyOnCars Oh in a good way - looks like I will be an Audi driver

[@ridgmont61]

Thanks Nobby - very nice car PHEV may be a convincer for some. An S6 PHEV with battery and large petrol engine could be entertaining so best of both worlds.

[@NobbyOnCars]

That could easily happen - pure turbo examples are not going to be the solution down the road anyway with an emissions obsessed world!

[@hfugmann]

I prefer the 530e

[@richardhowlett9424]

Enjoyed the review, thoughts on the demise of the manual gearbox, as a car enthusiast don’t you prefer the interaction with the driving of the car ?

[@NobbyOnCars]

Depends on the car. An exec saloon, happy enough for an auto box. Hot hatch/performance car, manual, always.

[@Andersljungberg]

The Audi A4 should be available as a plug-in hybrid. They only come with what is called a mild hybrid, right?

[@Andersljungberg]

But it does have a sport mode so you can accelerate really fast

[@HolgerSc]

It is only a 4 cylinder - the 55 TFSI is better with its 6 cylinders

[@aminel8469]

Thanks for another brilliant comprehensive video. I’m thinking of getting an A6 TFSIe. I live in a 4th floor flat and don’t have access to a charger. You mentioned that it charges at a rate of 3.6 Kw/hr using public chargers. If I am doing in city commutes, how often do I need to charge at public points? Thanks

[@NobbyOnCars]

Depends on your mileage but probably every day

[@A.c.e.99]

unfortunately we dont get this specific model in north america!!!! its like our governments want us to keep using fuel

[@brendandevoy8178]

Hi nobby great review . Beautiful car . I’m buying a bmw 530e in January, probably a 181 or 182 have you driven one , what are your thoughts on the car . I need a bit of space and Id never buy a suv . I have a 320d and no longer need a diesel as my work commute is 6 miles and I want to dip my toe in this electric lark . I’d love this Audi but I’ve never bought new cars and this is very expensive.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Yes they’re lovely and smooth in terms of delivery, the current 5 is a very refined car. Boot in the 530 is smaller due to batteries but everything else is the same.

[@brendandevoy8178]

@@NobbyOnCars thanks nobby I really appreciate it . Boot space not that important. Me and the wife are both over 6 ft and we have one child but interior space in the 3 series is a bit tight . Love the channel, its great to see someone make a living from their passion. Keep up the good work 👏

[@Tasty1irl]

@@brendandevoy8178 I'm nearly sure Bob Flavin tested the 530e when they were released

[@NobbyOnCars]

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[@Kashsabina]

Can you make a review for the ds9 e tense

[@knuck2832]

Yes yes it is

[@Andersljungberg]

Does it have a trailer assistant like the Volkswagen Passat?

[@louiskelly1671]

Competition model of this car is just under 2 grand more expensive than the ‘standard’ S-Line which adds 367BHP, red brake callipers and a few other tricks up its sleeve. Would seem slightly foolish to not go for the competition if you’re paying the full whack €72K anyway...

[@NobbyOnCars]

That’s a nice little find you have there!

[@sugs1258]

Price as shown in the video? Battery warranty? Car warranty - typically German cars will only provide a 2 year warranty which should speak volumes..!! Everyone else will provide a 5 year or even 7 year warranty. Also can the A6 PHEV be fitted with a tow hitch? The 530e cannot.

[@NobbyOnCars]

74k

[@NoelHiggins-bf9ci]

Is it heavy on petrol ? I’m driving diesel for years.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Not if you charge it all the time.

[@TheJVCMan]

can you use a normal 3 pin plug to charge this?

[@NobbyOnCars]

Yes

[@jackas6504]

tomorrow I am picking up my A6 tfsi e 50 . you think I did right chooise?

[@NobbyOnCars]

Depends what you are comparing it to. If the 5 series, why not! Both excellent mile munchers.

[@twistseful]

Hi Jack, how are you finding the E? Still waiting on mine (only 9months now) but I don't know any owners. Would like to hear a bit of honest feedback.

[@martinjamar6472]

Good video but at the end you dont Answer the question 😅

[@sinisajakus1744]

Odlično

[@anthonyking5414]

530e all day everyday

[@TheMaGe-]

why?

[@18Millicent]

I’ve an A6 55 TFSI e Competition ordered, moving from the 530e BMW M Sport......

[@twistseful]

Getting mine on Tuesday!!!🤪🤪 It's only been 8months on order!! So I hope you don't plan on getting it anytime soon!!!

[@18Millicent]

@@twistseful Audi told me it would be early to mid July..... now I’m nervous! I wanted to hold out for the more powerful battery

[@twistseful]

@@18Millicent they told me March back in October.....its nearly June 🙈

[@18Millicent]

@@twistseful Shite! Let me know what you think when you pick it up Tuesday!

[@twistseful]

@@18Millicent that's IF I get it🙈🤣🤣

[@patrickbutler4314]

PHEV is becoming a big issue with consumers as if you don’t keep them charged they are gas guzzlers and highly damaging to the environment. Car manufacturers are pulling the wool over our eyes yet again! Nice car but way overpriced!

[@NobbyOnCars]

I think strictly speaking, they are only guzzlers if the petrol engine is a high powered one. Not all petrol hybrids have big engines but I do accept the point.

[@tiborpataki749]

Yeah that's the whole point. When u buy one of this u have to charge it every night.

[@Markus-iq4sm]

what is the problem, won't it be charged from the petrol engine itself?@@tiborpataki749

[@Mancozeb100]

Good solid review - A6 has been such a competent motor for so long. Enjoying your calm, relaxed delivery too, Nobby ! Thanks .👍🏻

[@NobbyOnCars]

My pleasure!

[@Andersljungberg]

It should have two engines, a petrol engine and an electric motor and together they can be really powerful, I hope. you know an electric motor can be used as a slingshot

[@zizou97]

Seating position seems too low will not be good for sensitive backs. Sport model might be slightly better imo

[@allen4998]

What is the mileage become when battery is out? Do you still have the same electric boost after battery is depleted? Like in a long road trip?

[@twistseful]

I get about 600km with a heavy foot and about 55km full electric mode also with a heavy foot. And yes it's quite cleaver, it keeps the battery with a certain amount of power for when you want boost power. And my god does it go with the kickdown! 😁😁

[@NoelHiggins-bf9ci]

@@twistsefulhow is your hybrid A6 on petrol, would you say it’s using more than diesel engines

[@brianroche3324]

What's the mpg after the battery is flat

[@robfinney310]

Loved the video thanks. Im seriously considering one of these as a company car. Especially not the EV is even better. Awesome car.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Glad you liked it!

[@Harhawink]

That suspension looks and sounds STIFFFF. Dude getting bounced around like a tennis ball. Deffinetly gotta get the air suspension on this is available.

[@davidbutton8497]

I have to admit the Audi A-6 are cute 🥰 I have a A-6 S-Line 2.L petrol ⛽️ turbo 2014 design is 💯 but like you mentioned other cars 🚗 are nice to but once you get behind the wheels its like your horse 🐎 coming first in the cup Damm thankyou again for showing me why I got this A-6💯💕💯💕💫💫

[@twistseful]

Nice review Nobby! Have my 55 on order but iv to wait until feckin March before I can get my hands on it!!😭😭 Cant wait. Delighted to see a Beamer man interested in the Audi's.

[@NobbyOnCars]

That's a long wait Aidan!! Ah yeah, I'm a fan. I had a couple of Audis including an S3 before I went to BMW land.

[@twistseful]

@@NobbyOnCars I remember that now. Think it was a blue one? I had the 5 series and the older A6 before that so I'm back to the the Audi group. First PHEV though so I'm delighted a true petrol head is giving positive feedback on the electric motor. Was a little sceptical tbh. I was going for the 3L but with VRT shooting up in the budget, it wasnt worth the price tag. 🤞it was the right decision.😃

[@NobbyOnCars]

Good combo of performance and running costs. VRT is particularly horrendous now so unfortunately being into cars and engines is made all the more difficult now.

[@justinbarkby3580]

My A6 TSFIe Avant S Line Quattro arrives in Nov. Cannot wait!

[@ucbearcat459]

Looking closely into the 2021 A6 here in the US... 🤞

[@BryanChance]

I assume this is a 2021 A6? Is it a secret? LOL

[@johnmcdonald9112]

lol I found this not because I was trying to see if a gay BMW better then Audi, i only clicked it because I was surprised to see phev a6 we only have a7 in north America

[@NobbyOnCars]

And no PHEV A7 here oddly

[@johnmcdonald9112]

@@NobbyOnCars interesting, although a7 looks pretty cool I feel like A6 is better for backseat passengers making a better all around car

[@18Millicent]

Having owned both I can say with confidence that the Audi A6 TFSIe 55 beats the BMW 530e M Sport hands down.

[@geemoney4340]

That’s great to hear as I’m looking to get one of them but not sure if the A6 TFSle was gonna be better. What are the down side’s on both if there’s any?

[@18Millicent]

@@geemoney4340 The battery range on the A6 is far superior on pure EV mode. I’m getting between 65km and 70km from a single charge. With the BMW maximum range was just under 30km. The A6 has 367BHP and is 4 wheel drive. The BMW has circa 300BHP. Split rear seats are standard in the Audi, cost option with BMW. The standard stereo in the Audi is as good as if not better that the cost upgrade on the BMW. The virtual cockpit on the Audi is in my opinion much nicer than the BMW. Just a few differences that I have experienced, hope it helps.

[@18Millicent]

@@geemoney4340 one thing about the A6 that I was disappointed about is the ambient lighting. It was listed as standard on the build but that’s just white. If you want other colours it’s a cost option which I would have got had I know, colored ambient lighting is standard in the BMW.

[@robbietighe6577]

Great video Nobby

[@NobbyOnCars]

Thanks 👍

[@alvinmah6148]

How’s the fuel consumption?

[@Raunchy133]

The design of the a6's interior is nicer than the 5 series. But the build quality doesn't get close to it. This was a shock to me. I am a hard-core audi fan, and I was finally able to afford a proper car. I test drove a 2020 a7 and a 2021 a6, and I was very disappointed with both. The plastics used inside feel so cheap and they all sound very hollow, the buttons move a lot sideways when you press them, the lights control panel feels like it's gonna fall off every time you touch it. It really annoyed me because I wanted to buy the latest version of the A7 so badly. I just love the way it looks. The ride was extremely bad, worse than my 2016 insignia. Every pebble in the road made the car feel like it would break in half. So I took an a6 they had for a test drive as well. The ride was better than the A7, unsurprisingly so, especially that the a7 was on 20' and the a6 on 19. But it was still shockingly bad. I was very disappointed and just to get it out of the way I also took out a 2021 bmw 530e for a test drive. I was absolutely blown away. I never liked bmw, never owned one before, never drove one before. It was night and day difference compared to the audis. I couldn't feel any speed bump, no noise, nothing. It was serene. All of this on 20 inch wheels with pirelli p zero run flats and m sport package. Imagine what it would be like on 19s with normal tires. I would suggest to anyone debating between the two to go to a dealership that has both in stock and go test drive them one after the other, on the same day and on the same route. I also test drove a 2018 range rover velar, a 2021 e class and a 2018 s class. I ended up buying the 530e (because the s class had 240k km on it)