Major problem with new A6/A7?
#11

I drove an S4 with the same engine when it came out about a year and a half ago and it did have that lag. Search the S4 section of this forum and you will find discussions about it. That does not mean they have not fixed it, but there were complaints about it early on. I have not followed that forum much since then.
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I drove an S4 with the same engine when it came out about a year and a half ago and it did have that lag. Search the S4 section of this forum and you will find discussions about it. That does not mean they have not fixed it, but there were complaints about it early on. I have not followed that forum much since then.
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https://www.audiworld.com/forums/s4-...ation-2919861/
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Yes, there is some delay in comfort mode on the A8. Yes, there is also minor turbo lag.
The E450's lag is nearly not there, but if you're thinking of an E300, forget it. That useless 4 banger will **** you off way more than the lag from the EA839 engine.
*note, I have not driven the A6, but I have driven the 2019 A8 extensively and it's the same engine between the two.
The E450's lag is nearly not there, but if you're thinking of an E300, forget it. That useless 4 banger will **** you off way more than the lag from the EA839 engine.
*note, I have not driven the A6, but I have driven the 2019 A8 extensively and it's the same engine between the two.
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And by the way, there is an option on dash to disable the engine shut off while car is at a stop.
Last edited by ONI1013; 02-08-2019 at 11:09 PM.
#17

Considering that Car and Driver just did a comparo of the new A7 (same engine and actually a little heavier I believe) with the new CLS and clocked it at 4.4 seconds to 60mph I think it’s safe to say turbo lag is a non-issue
I haven’t noticed any lag in my new A7. However, I’m being a good boy and observing proper break-in period so haven’t nailed her to redline - yet
I haven’t noticed any lag in my new A7. However, I’m being a good boy and observing proper break-in period so haven’t nailed her to redline - yet
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