Audi S6 Transmission Specifications
The 2025 Audi S6 uses Automatic (S8), Automatic (AM-S7) transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2025):
The Audi S6 comes with Automatic (S8).
Audi S6 Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 6 2.9L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 6 2.9L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 6 2.9L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 6 2.9L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 6 2.9L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 6 2.9L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 20 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Audi S6 Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Audi S6 have?
The Audi S6 is offered with Automatic (S8), Automatic (AM-S7) (2025 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Audi S6 come with a manual transmission?
No manual transmission is listed for the Audi S6 in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.