Verdict
The Audi A6 4K is the much faster, more richly equipped new-generation choice, with 340 hp, 500 Nm and quattro all-wheel drive cutting the 0-100 km/h time from 8.3 to 5.1 seconds. It also adds Audi pre sense front, Matrix LED headlamps and a 730-watt 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen system. But the RM253,000 price gap is substantial, and the 4K’s annual road tax is RM2,118 against RM372. For a Malaysian used-car buyer who values lower running costs, the 4G’s 6.4 L/100 km rating and 65-litre tank make a strong case.
Pick the Audi A6 4G if lower entry cost, RM372 annual road tax and a 6.4 L/100 km fuel rating matter more than outright pace and driver assistance.
Pick the Audi A6 4K if you want 340 hp, 500 Nm, quattro all-wheel drive and the newer car’s active safety hardware.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A6 4G RM336,900; Audi A6 4K RM589,900.
- Performance: A6 4G has 180 hp, 320 Nm and 8.3 seconds to 100 km/h; A6 4K has 340 hp, 500 Nm and 5.1 seconds.
- Driveline: A6 4G is front-wheel drive; A6 4K is all-wheel drive.
- Running costs: A6 4G is rated at 6.4 L/100 km with RM372 yearly road tax; A6 4K is rated at 7.2 L/100 km with RM2,118 road tax.
- Safety: A6 4G has no autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist; A6 4K has Audi pre sense front, collision warning and lane-keeping warning.
- Audio and displays: A6 4G gets an 8.0-inch MMI system and 180-watt 10-speaker audio; A6 4K gets 10.1-inch and 8.
4G
- RM253,000 lower purchase price.
- Lower 6.4 L/100 km rated consumption and RM372 road tax.
- Lighter at 1,540 kg, with a slightly larger 65-litre tank.
- 180 hp and 320 Nm trail the 4K’s 340 hp and 500 Nm.
- Front-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive.
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or lane-keeping warning.
4K
- 340 hp, 500 Nm and a 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Audi pre sense front, pre sense rear and rear-side airbags.
- Matrix LED headlamps, adaptive dampers and dynamic all-wheel steering.
- RM589,900 price is RM253,000 higher.
- RM2,118 annual road tax is RM1,746 more.
- Rated consumption rises to 7.2 L/100 km from 6.4 L/100 km.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM336,900✓ | RM589,900 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM372✓ | RM2,118 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 340 hp✓ |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 82.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 | 10.8 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 16 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 60 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 0.5 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed multitronic | 7-speed S-tronic |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Audi AG | BorgWarner |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.3 seconds | 5.1 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 6.4 L/100 km✓ | 7.2 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 226 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 149 g/km✓ | 172 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,915 mm | 4,939 mm |
| Width | 1,874 mm | 1,886 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm | 1,457 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,912 mm | 2,924 mm |
| Weight | 1,540 kg | 1,760 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 63 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 530 litres | 530 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R18 | 255/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/45R18 | 255/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" 5 Spoke Design Alloy | 20" 5 Spoke V Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" 5 Spoke Design Alloy | 20" 5 Spoke V Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Adaptive Dampers, Dynamic All-wheel Steering |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on front passenger seat and two outer rear passenger seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Audi pre sense front |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Audi pre sense rear |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED headlights | Matrix LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination with Dynamic Turn Signals |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear | 1 Front, 2 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered rear sun shade, manual rear door window shades | Powered rear sun shade, manual rear door window shades |
| Audio | 8" MMI Navigation plus with MMI Touch, 6 DVD/MP3 player with 10 speakers (180 watt) | 10.1" MMI navigation plus with 8.6" MMI touch response, 730 watt Bang & Olufsen sound system with 16 speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Soft-close Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Audi virtual cockpit |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 120,000 km✓ | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years✓ | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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4G vs 4K FAQ
Is the Audi A6 4G or Audi A6 4K better?
The Audi A6 4K is better for performance, safety equipment and cabin technology: it has 340 hp, quattro all-wheel drive and autonomous braking. The A6 4G is the more rational choice if purchase price, road tax and rated fuel use are the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Audi A6 4K costs RM589,900, which is RM253,000 more than the Audi A6 4G at RM336,900. Its annual road tax is also RM2,118 versus RM372 for the 4G.
Which Audi A6 has the better safety kit?
The Audi A6 4K has the stronger active-safety specification, adding Audi pre sense front, Audi pre sense rear, collision warning, lane-keeping warning and rear-side airbags. The 4G has the same basic front, side and curtain airbag layout but lacks those assistance systems.