The 2012 Audi A6 is equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission (Tiptronic) across most trims, with quattro all-wheel drive available on many configurations. There is no manual transmission offered for this model year in the U.S. market.
Overview of the transmission
Drivetrain options and gear selection
- Eight-speed automatic transmission (Tiptronic) with most models: the standard gearbox across the lineup.
- ZF 8HP family gearbox: the commonly used automatic transmission design providing smooth shifts and good efficiency.
- Tiptronic manual shifting: allows manual gear changes via paddles on the steering wheel or the gear selector.
- Quattro all-wheel-drive versions: frequently paired with the eight-speed automatic, though front-wheel-drive configurations were also available in some markets or trims.
In summary, the 2012 Audi A6 relies on an eight-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic shifting, typically paired with Audi’s quattro all-wheel-drive system on many configurations. Manual transmissions were not offered for this model year in the U.S. market.