qqq1970

Please vote...

ky_soldier

skip the S-Line and just give me the S6 or S7 car. S-Line is no replacement for the real thing...

joseaudi

both have same suspension so really no difference

The_Mizarc

That's what I'm waitng for. Gotta have my V8

ericgl

From what I've been able to discern, S-Line refers to some styling clues on the Prestige, where the sport packages includes different wheels and some changes to the suspension which (according to my sales guy) results in less than 1/2 inch drop and perhaps a little firmer ride.

I do prefer some of the wheels of the sport packages to my standard Prestige wheels, but to my eyes the car would benefit from an inch or more drop.

qqq1970

In Canada S Line package drops the suspension by 20mm or 0.8 inch so it is more than stylistic cues.

NVThs1

Also with the S-line for all the modders out there, you can't add the ABT front and side parts. I am pretty certain the rear as well. Just the spoiler

snagitseven

S-Line (included as part of the Prestige trim in the U.S.) includes a different front bumper better integrated lower side grills, side rails tapering out to the rear wheels and a different rear bumper and body colored valance.

Sport package (separate from the S-Line) includes either 19" or 20" dedicated wheels, differently rated suspension components, three-spoke steering wheel and steering column shift paddles.

I have both of the above and I feel the S-Line is very distinctive and adds more swoop to the lines for a more pleasing aesthetic.

The Sport package lowers the car .8" with 19" or 20" wheels that are considerably nicer than the non-sport offerings. I use the shift paddles frequently, particularly when downshifting. After driving the non-sport A6, the sport version adds significant handling improvement and better appearance, albeit with a tad more firmness over crappy roads. Very liveable ride even here in MA where bad roads are proudly traveled like a badge of courage.

JohnnyDriver

My car looks the same as yours except for the S-Line exterior, and if I could add the S-Line I definitely would. It adds sportiness. I always enjoy looking at the photo of your car in your signature.

I used the shift paddles for the first time yesterday and they were great! I much prefer it over using a throttle kick-down, which doesn't always respond as quickly or powerfully as I'd like. I look forward to driving a curvy road with the paddles soon.

snagitseven

You might have already found these paddle "tricks":

- The paddles will override automatic D or S modes and, if you don't manually shift with a paddle, after a few seconds of steady driving the transmission returns to your last automatic D or S mode on its own with no intervention. No use of the console gear shifter to manual is necessary.

- If you are in paddle manual mode, pull the console gear shifter down one time to leave manual mode and immediately return back to your last auto transmission setting (D or S).