2021 Audi A6 vs 2020 Tesla Model S

2021 Audi A6

2020 Tesla Model S

Get Your Price

Select style

Premium 45 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A6 Premium 45 TFSI quattro	23	31	$51,608	$54,900
A6 Premium 55 TFSI quattro	22	29	$56,212	$59,800
A6 Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	23	31	$51,608	$54,900
A6 Premium Plus 55 TFSI quattro	22	29	$56,212	$59,800
A6 Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	23	31	$51,608	$54,900
A6 Prestige 55 TFSI quattro	22	29	$56,212	$59,800
A6 Sport Premium 45 TFSI quattro	23	31	$51,608	$54,900
A6 Sport Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	23	31	$51,608	$54,900
RS 6 Avant 4.0 TFSI quattro	15	22	$102,460	$109,000
S6 2.9 TFSI Premium Plus	18	28	$69,936	$74,400
S6 2.9 TFSI Prestige	18	28	$69,936	$74,400

Select style

Long Range AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Model S Long Range AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$79,990
Model S Long Range Plus AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$69,420
Model S Performance AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$91,990

Show Only Differences

Pricing

Invoice Price

$51,608

Coming Soon

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$54,900

$79,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$915 / month

$1333 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

Read Our Full Review

8.2

Read Our Full Review

TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Audi A6 mid-size luxury sedan or wagon is reserved but flexible in its powertrain offerings and body styles.

Growing old though it is, the Tesla Model S still looks and feels as fresh as when it first debuted eight years ago.

TCC Likes

Wide span of performance
Available wagons
Great interior tech

Handsome, elegant exterior
Brutal acceleration
Comfortable ride

TCC Dislikes

Conservative looks for some
Pricey premium engines
Stylish A7 is right next door

Interior feels lacking for price
Tight rear-seat entry/exit
Features may come and go due to updates

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

Coming Soon

Highway

31 mpg

Coming Soon

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

37.4

35.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

42.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

35.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

Front Head Room (in)

38.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

57.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Front Hip Room (in)

Second Hip Room (in)

54.7

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

57.4

56.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.7

66.9

Wheelbase (in)

115.1

116.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.3

77.3

Track Width, Front (in)

64.2

65.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.2

4.6

Length, Overall (in)

194.4

196

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

26.3

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

58.1

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.4

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.3

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.3

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.7

38.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45HR19

P245/45WR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/45HR19

P245/45WR19

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4101

4883

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4

Electric

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 4300

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

107

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

373

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

115

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

111

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.39

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.51

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

8.28

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.41

9.73

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.16

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.75

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A6

Tesla Model S

Body Style

quattro Sedan

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.7

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Audi A6

Reserve a 2022 Audi A6; 2021s still available
Lease: From $709 per month for 36 months
Rebates: Up to $2,000 in savings
Finance: From 0.99% APR for 60 months

Get Your Price

2020 Tesla Model S

Get FREE Dealer Quotes

From dealers near you

Go!

Compare 2021 Audi A6 vs 2020 Tesla Model S

Get FREE Dealer Quotes

Add a Vehicle to Compare