What is the ground clearance of the Audi A6L?
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The ground clearance of the Audi A6L is approximately 117mm. Definition of minimum ground clearance: Minimum ground clearance refers to the distance between the lowest point of the vehicle (excluding the wheels) and the supporting plane when the vehicle is fully loaded and stationary. It is the distance between the most protruding part of the chassis and the horizontal ground when the vehicle is at its maximum allowable load capacity. This measurement is used to indicate the vehicle's ability to pass over obstacles such as rocks and tree stumps without collision. Relationship between ground clearance and vehicle passability: The smaller the ground clearance, the worse the ability to overcome obstacles. Sedans, which typically operate on flat urban roads, usually have smaller ground clearance. Off-road vehicles have larger minimum ground clearance to allow them to pass over larger obstacles.
As a long-time Audi owner, I've been driving my A6L for over three years. I remember paying special attention to the ground clearance when purchasing the car. The standard version has a clearance of about 117mm (unloaded), roughly the height of a soda can. But the most impressive part is the optional air suspension version – 122mm in standard mode, dropping to 102mm in dynamic mode (similar to a supercar), and rising to 142mm in elevated mode, making flooded roads during heavy rain no issue at all. A reminder: there are differences between model years. My 2022 model automatically lowers by about 15mm when the trunk is loaded with heavy items, and tire size also affects the data.
Last time I accompanied a friend to the 4S store for a test drive of the A6L, I specifically asked the salesperson about the ground clearance. The salesperson said the gasoline version has 119mm when unloaded, but it will shrink to less than 110mm when actually loaded. The most practical is the high-end version with air suspension, which can be manually raised to 142mm to pass speed bumps. The plug-in hybrid version has its chassis lowered by the battery pack, with only 108mm, so you need to be careful about scraping the bottom. On-site comparison found: the BMW 5 Series in the same class has 117mm, and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 110mm. It is recommended that friends who often drive on rough roads opt for the air suspension, with a lifting range of nearly 25mm, making it much more stable when going up curbs.
