Jaguar XF vs Audi A6 road test - pictures

The TDV6 S packs a 296bhp V6 twin-turbo engine

The Mk2 XF is an evolution, both in terms of design and engineering

This A6 is the top-spec Black Edition model, which features a 316bhp twin-turbodiesel and quattro four-wheel drive

Both the Jaguar and the Audi are tough contenders in the executive class

The XF’s give natural bright light, but the A6’s Matrix LEDs are something else

Both cars have 20-inch rims. The XF’s are an £800 option, while the A6’s come as standard

Now that Jaguar offers the F-Pace crossover, it’s thought a load-lugging version of the new XF is unlikely

The sharper looks of the XF give it an edge over the A6

The XF’s ability to cover long distances in comfort seals the victory