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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Audi
The Audi A6 is one of the most familiar executive sedans on the planet, yet the American-spec cars carry a distinct flavour worth importing: generous standard equipment, strong V6 engines that European tax regimes discouraged, and a used market deep enough to find low-mileage examples at sensible money.
Model profile
US-market A6 buyers will mostly encounter two generations. The C7 (roughly 2012–2018) is the crisp, understated sedan that made supercharged V6 power mainstream in the segment. The C8 (2019–2024) brought the dual-touchscreen MMI interior, a 48-volt mild-hybrid system across the range, and sharper styling.
Powertrain and equipment
The bread-and-butter engine is the 2.0-litre turbocharged four (badged 45 TFSI on C8 cars) producing around 248 hp. Above it sits the 3.0-litre V6 — supercharged on the C7 at roughly 333 hp, and turbocharged on the C8 (55 TFSI) at about 335–362 hp with the mild-hybrid assist.
In the US the A6 is sold overwhelmingly as a four-door sedan; the Avant wagon and allroad were only offered in limited windows, so a US import is almost certainly a saloon.
Vehicle selection
The A6 is a common lease and executive car in the United States, which keeps the used supply steady and the condition high.
A used A6 import makes sense for a buyer who wants a fully loaded, V6-powered executive sedan with quattro, and who values the American-market habit of ordering high trims.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Typical figure (C7 / C8 A6): 4-door executive sedan |
|---|---|
| Seats | Typical figure (C7 / C8 A6): 5 |
| Length (C8) | Typical figure (C7 / C8 A6): approx. 4,939 mm |
| Wheelbase (C8) | Typical figure (C7 / C8 A6): approx. 2,924 mm |
| Kerb weight | Typical figure (C7 / C8 A6): approx. 1,795–1,950 kg |
| Base engine | Typical figure (C7 / C8 A6): 2.0L turbo I4 (45 TFSI), approx. 248 hp |
|---|---|
| V6 engine | Typical figure (C7 / C8 A6): 3.0L supercharged (C7) / turbo (C8, 55 TFSI), approx. 333–362 hp |
| S6 engine | Typical figure (C7 / C8 A6): 2.9L twin-turbo V6, approx. 444 hp |
| Transmission | Typical figure (C7 / C8 A6): 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch / 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Typical figure (C7 / C8 A6): quattro all-wheel drive (standard on US cars) |
| Fuel type | Typical figure (C7 / C8 A6): Petrol (mild-hybrid on C8) |
| Electrical assist | Typical figure (C7 / C8 A6): 48V mild-hybrid on C8 |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h (55 TFSI) | Typical figure (C7 / C8 A6): approx. 5.1–5.5 s |
| Origin | The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately. |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
Audi A6 reliability is generally solid, with the usual German-executive maintenance demands. On the C7 supercharged V6, watch for water-pump and thermostat failures and, on higher-mileage cars, timing-chain tensioner wear on certain related engines — a cold-start rattle is the warning sign.
Germany and Europe
US-market headlights use the FMVSS/SAE beam pattern, which differs from the ECE pattern required in the EU, so they may need adjustment or replacement with ECE-compliant units for registration.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The route is straightforward when handled properly.
Questions and answers
Mostly the C7 (about 2012–2018) and the C8 (2019–2024). From 2025 the combustion sedan continues as the A6 alongside the separate A6 e-tron.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
On the vast majority, yes. American A6s are typically ordered with quattro all-wheel drive as standard.
The 2.0 TFSI four for economy, the 3.0 V6 (55 TFSI) for effortless performance, or the S6's twin-turbo V6 for outright pace.
Three- to five-year-old cars usually show 25,000 to 60,000 miles, reflecting US executive and lease use.
Plan for roughly eight to twelve weeks from purchase to German registration.
No. We are an independent broker for used US vehicles, with no manufacturer partnership and no dealer margin.
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