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:
Automatic
Automatic
Engine:
2.7 Petrol
2.8 Petrol
Performance
Power:
230 HP
193 HP
Torque:
310 NM
280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.6 seconds
8.1 seconds
Audi A6 engine produces 37 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
10.0
Real fuel consumption:
11.3 l/100km
11.3 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
630 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway
880 km on highway
610 km with real consumption
550 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.
