Audi A6 2018 vs BMW 3 series 2012
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Audi A6 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas BMW 3 series has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi A6 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Audi A6 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.6 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Audi A6 is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 - 340 HP | 116 - 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 - 620 NM | 220 - 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 - 9.5 seconds | 4.9 - 11.2 seconds | |
| In general, Audi A6 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW 3 series. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.5 - 8.4 | 4.3 - 8.1 | |
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Audi A6 petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Audi A6 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 32 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1680 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 70 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A6 (by 180 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`473 kg | ~ 2`093 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`844 kg | ~ 1`544 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 629 kg | ~ 549 kg | |
| Audi A6 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem more than BMW 3 series. Therefore, Audi A6 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| The BMW 3 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 25 000 | 8200 | |
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