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Audi A6 vs BMW 3-Series

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Audi A6 or BMW 3-Series? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between A6 and 3-Series. Audi A6 Price starts at Rs.64.09 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium Plus 45 TFSI and BMW 3-Series Price starts at Rs.72.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for M340i Xdrive. Audi A6 is 4 cylinder, 1984 cc Engine can generate 250 PS @ 5000 rpm power whereas BMW 3-Series is a 6 cylinder, 2998 cc Engine can generate 374 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, A6 provides a mileage of 14.1 kmpl (base model), and 3-Series has a mileage of 11.86 kmpl (base model).

A6 vs 3-Series

Key HighlightsAudi A6BMW 3-Series
PriceRs.64.09 LakhRs.72.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity1984 cc2998 cc
Power250 PS @ 5000 rpm374 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm
Mileage/Range14.1 kmpl11.86 kmpl
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Audi A6 Premium Plus 45 TFSI car
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Rs. 64.09 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

A6 specifications3-Series specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
74.09 Lakh
84.28 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.3
4.6
Boot Space (Litres)
530 Litres
480 Litres
Transmission Type
Automatic (DCT)
Automatic
Engine Displacement
1984 cc
2998 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
250 PS @ 5000 rpm
374 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

A6 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres3-Series Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
Five-Link Front Suspension; Tubular Anti-Roll Bar
Single-joint Spring Strut Axle
Rear Suspension
Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
M Sport Suspension
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Front Tyre Size
225/55 R18
225/45 R18
Rear Tyre Size
225/55 R18
255/40 R18
Turning Radius
4.9 meters
5.5 meters
Tyre Size Spare
225/55/R18
225/40 R19 / 255/35 R19
Wheels Size
R18
R18

Exterior

A6 Exterior3-Series Exterior
Sunroof
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Power Windows
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Rain Sensing Wipers
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Automatic Headlamps
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Instrumentation

A6 Instrumentation3-Series Instrumentation
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
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Speedometer
Digital
Analogue - Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
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Infotainment & Communication

A6 Infotainment & Communication3-Series Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
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Android Auto
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Voice Command
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Infotainment Screen
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Multifunction Display
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Touchscreen Size
10.1 Inch
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Basic Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited Kms
3 Years or 10000000 KMS
Extended Warranty
5 Years
7 years or 100000

Engine & Transmission

A6 Engine & Transmission3-Series Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1984 cc
2998 cc
Engine Type
1984 cc In Line Petrol Engine
Twin Turbo 6 Cylinder Petrol Engine
No. of Cylinders
4
6
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
In-line
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Automatic (DCT)
Automatic
Gears
7 Speed
8 Speed
Power
250 PS @ 5000 rpm
374 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm
Torque
370 Nm @ 1600 rpm
500 Nm @1900-5000 rpm
Battery Capacity
0.36 kwh
1.08 kwh
Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive(FWD)
AWD
ARAI Certified Economy
14 kmpl
13 kmpl
Top Speed
250 kmph
250 kmph

Comfort & Convenience

A6 Comfort & Convenience3-Series Comfort & Convenience
Cruise Control
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Start / Stop Button
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Power Steering
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Adjustable steering
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
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Drive Modes
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4
Keyless Entry
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Electronically Adjustable Seats
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Glove Box Cooling
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No
12v Power Outlet
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Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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Adjustable Headrests
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Distance to Empty display
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Navigation System
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Instrument Console
Digital
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Safety

A6 Safety3-Series Safety
Airbags
7
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
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EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
No
ASR / Traction Control
checkYes
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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NO
Hill Assist
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Reverse Camera
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Central Locking
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Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror
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No
Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera
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No

Dimensions & Capacity

A6 Dimensions & Capacity3-Series Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4932 mm
4824 mm
Width
1886 mm
1811 mm
Height
1457 mm
1429 mm
Wheelbase
2912 mm
2810 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
165 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
4
4
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 Litres
59 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6.5 Litres
6.5 Litres
Boot Space
530 Litres
480 Litres
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
1745 kg
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan

Pros & Cons

A6 Pros & Cons3-Series Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Good length for a sedan
  • Good torque
  • Great amount of features
  • Base Engine Delivers Ample Performance
  • Heated front and rear seats
  • Turbocharged six-cylinder engine
Cons
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Detailed Comparison of Audi A6 and BMW 3-Series

Safety

A6 comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Central Locking, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera. 3-Series has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ASR / Traction Control, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Central Locking.

Body

A6 has doors and seats. It is an with 530 Litres boot space, 73 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 165 mm. It is 1886 mm wide, 1457 mm high and 4932 mm long. It has 1780 kg kerb weight and 2912 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, 3-Series is an with doors and seats ,59 Litres fuel tank capacity, 480 Litres boot space, 165 mm ground clearance.It has 1429 mm height, 4824 mm length, 1811 mm width, and 1745 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Audi A6 comes with Front Wheel Drive(FWD) and 7 Speed Automatic (DCT) transmission. And 3-Series comes with AWD and 8 Speed Automatic transmission.

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Audi A6 and BMW 3-Series Owner Reviews

  • A6 Review
  • 3-Series Review
    • V
      Vipin
      1 Year ago
      Review for Audi A6
      5.0
      Best car in range of 80 lacs to 1 Cr Petrol Audi A6 I always worth
      Likes (9)
    • D
      Danish
      1 Year ago
      Review for Audi A6
      3.5
      The car ride quality and handling good and good safety features
      Likes (1)
    • S
      Simarjeet
      1 Year ago
      Review for Audi A6
      4.0
      Great car..great comfort..enjoy long drive.
      Likes (2)
    • S
      Sagar
      1 Year ago
      Review for Audi A6
      5.0
      It's good and I like it.very Comfortable and smooth
      Likes (2)
    • P
      PradeeprajMehra
      1 Year ago
      Review for Audi A6
      3.3
      It is expensive car to be maintained after sale service is very expensive It has down second hand sale
      Likes (2)
    • RK
      Rahul Kumar
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW 3-Series
      4.0
      The looks & performance good but limited ground clearance
      Likes (1)
    • AC
      Ajeet Chawla
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW 3-Series
      4.0
      Extremely luxurious cabin. Impressive in every way, the BMW 3 Series has the most powerful engine .
      Like
    • D
      David
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW 3-Series
      4.7
      Driving Pleasure, that u can get only in a BMW
      Like
    • K
      Karan
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW 3-Series
      5.0
      This car very perfect but spare part very high price.
      Likes (1)
    • DD
      Dr Dhananjay
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW 3-Series
      5.0
      Executive brand and safety features Good experience
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    Audi A6 and BMW 3-Series FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Audi A6?
    The on-road price of Audi A6 is Rs. 74.09 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of BMW 3-Series?
    The on-road price of BMW 3-Series is Rs. 84.28 Lakh in New Delhi.