Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series and Audi A6 have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series torque is 70 NM less than Audi A6. BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
8.2
Real fuel consumption:
9.0 l/100km
9.5 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
940 km in combined cycle
850 km in combined cycle
1180 km on highway
1070 km on highway
700 km with real consumption
730 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.52 m
4.93 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.46 m
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 41 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
565 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1385 litres
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 105 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
BMW 3 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better.
