Audi A6 Sportback e-tron and S6 Sportback e-tron trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 4, 2026

The 2027 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron starts at $66,700 for the 375-hp rear-drive model, $68,700 for the 456-hp quattro and $79,600 for the 543-hp S6 Sportback e-tron, before $1,395 destination. Each comes in Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige, though the S6 now starts at Premium Plus. In North America Audi sells it only as a Sportback.

Current A6 Sportback e-tron and S6 Sportback e-tron trim levels: A6 Sportback e-tron, 2027 model year

Audi calls the A6 e-tron its most aerodynamic and longest-range EV line. For 2027 it gained new MMI software, the scroll wheel, an available dashcam (standard on Premium Plus) and a Technology package with an augmented-reality head-up display. Peak horsepower figures are with launch control.[1][2][3]

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron and S6 Sportback e-tron A6 Sportback e-tron, 2027 model year trims in ladder order with 2027 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2027, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
A6 Sportback e-tron (RWD)	$66,700excl. $1,395 destination	Single rear motor, 100 kWh battery (375 hp peak, 362 hp nominal)	Premium $66,700, Premium Plus $70,600, Prestige $75,200 Rear-wheel drive [1][3]
A6 Sportback e-tron quattro	$68,700excl. $1,395 destination	Dual motors, 100 kWh battery (456 hp peak, 422 hp nominal)	Premium $68,700, Premium Plus $72,600, Prestige $77,200 [1][3]
Prestige (A6)	$75,200excl. $1,395 destination; RWD Prestige price shown, quattro Prestige $77,200	Single or dual motor	Audi drive select assistant, Park assist pro with remote function, digital OLED taillights, 3D top-view camera and Air quality package [2][1]
S6 Sportback e-tron	$79,600excl. $1,395 destination	Dual motors, 100 kWh battery (543 hp peak)	Now begins at Premium Plus ($79,600); Prestige $83,300 New 'dynamic plus' drive mode and optional Audi exclusive design package on Prestige [1][2][3]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from an Audi pricing source.

Previous A6 Sportback e-tron and S6 Sportback e-tron trim levels: A6 Sportback e-tron, launch (2025)

The A6 Sportback e-tron launched for 2025 on Audi's PPE electric platform in three versions, each offered in Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige, all with a 100 kWh (94.4 kWh net) battery.[4]

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron and S6 Sportback e-tron A6 Sportback e-tron, launch (2025) trims in ladder order with 2025 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2025, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
A6 Sportback e-tron (RWD)	$65,900excl. $1,295 destination	Single rear motor, 100 kWh battery (375 hp)	Premium Plus $69,800, Prestige $72,200 [4]
A6 Sportback e-tron quattro	$67,900excl. $1,295 destination	Dual motors, 100 kWh battery (456 hp)	Premium Plus $71,800, Prestige $74,200 [4]
S6 Sportback e-tron	$78,700excl. $1,295 destination	Dual motors, 100 kWh battery (543 hp)	Offered from Premium in 2025; Premium Plus $82,200, Prestige $84,600 [4]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from an Audi pricing source.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Audi A6 e-tron sold as a sedan in the US?

No. Audi offers the A6 e-tron in North America only as the A6 Sportback e-tron, a hatch-style body, with rear-drive or dual-motor quattro.

What is the difference between Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige on the A6 e-tron?

For 2027, Premium Plus adds the Audi dashcam as standard and offers a Technology package with an AR head-up display and passenger display. Prestige adds drive select assistant, remote park assist, rear emergency brake assist, digital OLED taillights and a 3D top-view camera.

How much horsepower does the S6 Sportback e-tron have?

Audi rates it at 543 hp with launch control. The A6 Sportback e-tron quattro makes 456 hp and the rear-drive model 375 hp.

Is quattro standard on the A6 e-tron?

No. The base A6 Sportback e-tron is rear-wheel drive; quattro dual-motor all-wheel drive costs $2,000 more at each trim, and the S6 Sportback e-tron is quattro only.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Audi for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

Audi advances digitalization, Driver Assistance features, and packaging simplicity across model year 2027 lineup (Jul 8, 2026; updated Sep 9, 2026) — Audi of America (media.audiusa.com)
2027 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron and Q6 e-tron arrive with enhanced digital design, technology and dynamics (Feb 5, 2026; updated Feb 19, 2026) — Audi of America (media.audiusa.com)
2027 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron and S6 Sportback e-tron Technical Specifications (PDF, rev. Aug 3, 2026) — Audi of America (media.audiusa.com)
All-new A6 Sportback e-tron: the elegant, aerodynamic Audi range leader (Mar 12, 2025) — Audi of America (media.audiusa.com)

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