Audi A6 towing capacity by year

The Audi A6 has tow data across 24 model years, from 1999 through 2023. The most recent 2023 Audi A6 carries a maximum tow rating of 5,500 lb. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span the pre-SAE J2807 and post-J2807 eras of towing capacity testing.

Pick a year below to open the full Audi A6 page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

Audi A6 max tow rating, last 4 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Audi A6, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent Audi A6 years (2019–2023)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Audi A6 years (1999–2018)

Earlier model years for the Audi A6, going back to 1999. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.