Head to head
Audi A6 vs Audi Q7
The Audi A6 is a executive saloon. The Audi Q7 is a seven-seat luxury suv, offered new in a black edition trim.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Audi A6 | Audi Q7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 40 TFSI petrol or 40 TDI quattro mild-hybrid | 3.0 TDI quattro, 299hp, 8-speed Tiptronic automatic |
| 0-62mph | 8.2 seconds (40 TFSI) or 6.9 seconds (40 TDI) | - |
| Power | up to 204PS (40 TFSI) | - |
| Torque | 340Nm (40 TFSI) or 400Nm (40 TDI) | - |
| Seats | - | 7 |
| Boot space | - | 581 litres (seats up); 1,980 litres (seats down) |
| 0-60mph | - | 6.2 seconds |
| Top speed | - | 146mph |
Sources: Audi A6, Audi Q7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A6 if...
Audi's mid-size executive saloon, used by private hire and chauffeur firms as a comfortable, well-equipped alternative to the equivalent BMW 5 Series or Mercedes E-Class. Quattro versions add all-wheel drive for winter work.
Listed by
- Green Courier - London
Buy or hire the Q7 if...
A large seven-seat SUV hired for airport runs, weddings and family occasions where three rows of seats and a big boot matter. The Black Edition trim adds dark exterior styling on top of the standard Q7's usual specification.
Listed by
- Avis Prestige - London, South Kensington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Audi A6 and the Audi Q7?
The Audi A6 is a executive saloon; the Audi Q7 is a seven-seat luxury SUV, offered new in a Black Edition trim.
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