The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Manual
Manual
Engine:
2.8 Petrol
2.8 Petrol
Performance
Power:
193 HP
193 HP
Torque:
280 NM
280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.3 seconds
7 seconds
Audi A6 and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.7
9.1
Real fuel consumption:
10.3 l/100km
9.8 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
690 km in combined cycle
980 km on highway
900 km on highway
670 km with real consumption
640 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.47 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.42 m
Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 33 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
455 litres
440 litres
Audi A6 has 15 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
10 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 1.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Audi A6 quality could be a bit better.
