Audi A6 vs BMW 3 Series

Last Updated: August 9, 2026

Audi A6 price starts at Rs. 63.74 Lakh, which is Rs. 13.36 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW 3 Series, priced at Rs. 77.10 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the A6 offers a claimed 14.11 kmpl, while the 3 Series delivers 13.02 kmpl. On the performance front, the A6 uses a 1984cc engine producing 241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm and the 3 Series a 2998cc engine producing 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm. If you're deciding between the A6 and 3 Series, the A6 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the 3 Series stands out for performance and top speed.

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A6 vs 3 Series Comparison Summary

Specification Audi A6BMW 3 Series
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 63.74 LakhRs. 77.10 Lakh
Mileage 14.11 kmpl13.02 kmpl
Engine 1984 cc2998 cc
Max power 241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
Top speed 250 Km/h253 Km/h

A6 vs 3 Series Key Highlights

Basic Info Audi A6 45 TFSI Premium PlusBMW 3 Series M340i xDrive
Rating
56 reviews
43 reviews
Brand Name Audi BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 63.74 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 77.10 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1984 cc 2998 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 7-Speed 8-Speed Steptronic
Drive Type FWD 4WD
Colors
Audi A6 Colors
BMW 3 Series Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 14.11 Kmpl 13.02 Kmpl
Tyre Size 225/55/R18 F225/40R19, R255/35R19
Boot Space 530 Liters 480 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,23,302 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,49,146 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.75 Lakh A6 Insurance Rs. 3.27 Lakh 3 Series Insurance
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Displacement
1984 cc
2998 cc
Engine Type
In Line Petrol Engine
B58 Turbocharged I6
Engine Displacement
1984 cc
2998 cc
Max Power
241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm
368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
Max Torque
370Nm@1600-4500rpm
500Nm@1900-5000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
7-Speed
8-Speed Steptronic
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Not Available
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Fuel Supply System
Direct Injection
Not Available
Kerb Weight
1740 Kg
1745 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Twin
Super Charge
No
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
No

20-80 kmph (kickdown)
4.48 s
Not Available
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
6.8 Sec
4.4 Sec
Fuel Capacity
73 Liters
59 Liters
Top Speed
250 Km/h
253 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
14.11 Kmpl
13.02 Kmpl

Shock Absorbers Type
Adaptive
Not Available
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Power
Not Available
Minimum Turning Radius
5.95 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
225/55/R18
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Run flat Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
20.32cm TFT Colour Display, Gear Selector Lever Knob In Leather, Driver Information System, 17.78cm Colour Display
BMW Individual Headliner Anthracite, Electrical seat adjustment for driver and passenger with memory function for drive, Floor mats in Velour, Front armrest with storage compartment, Interior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function, Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet, Through loading system, Sport seats for driver and front passenger, Storage compartment package, Individual trim finisher in Carbon Fibre, Alcantara Sensatec combination Black, contrast stitching Blue
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp
Leather Seats
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
530
480
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
4
4
Boot Space
530 Liters
480 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Smart
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
Panoramic Glass sunroof,MMI Navigation with MMI Touch Response,2 Zone Air conditioning,Audi Sound System,Audi Music Interface in rear
Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW Secure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine Secure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-O
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Not Available
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Tinted Glass
No
Not Available
Side Stepper
No
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Yes
Yes
Outside Temperature Display
Yes
Yes
Heated Wing Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Smoke Headlamps
No
Not Available
Removable Convertible Top
No
Not Available
Roof Carrier
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
No
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
No
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Yes
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4939*2110*1470 mm3
4709*1827*1442 mm3
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
165 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
4
4

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
Bose Surround Sound System, Audi Sound System, Bluetooth Interface For Hands-Free Mode and Audio Streaming, CD Player, DVD Player, FM/AM/Radio, Speakers Front and Rear, Integrated 2DIN Audio, Bluetooth Connectivity, USB and Auxiliary input, Touch Screen, SD Card
Not Available
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, SD Card Reader
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Launch Control Function, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Comfort access with Digital Key plus, M Sport Suspension, Variable Sport steering, intelligent 4WD with variable torque distribution, Servotronic Steering Assist, M Sport Differential
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Rear Curtain
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
No
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Wireless Smartphone Integration, Harman Kardon Surround Sound, Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with RTTI and 3D maps, Touch functionality, iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition and direct access buttons, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
3 Zone
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
5
4
Internal Storage
Yes
Not Available
No of Speakers
14
16
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Cassette Player
No
Not Available
Power Boot
Not Available
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Panoramic Glass sunroof,MMI Navigation with MMI Touch Response,2 Zone Air conditioning,Audi Sound System,Audi Music Interface in rear
Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW Secure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine Secure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-O
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Rear Window Washer
No
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Audio System Remote Control
No
Yes
CD Changer
No
Not Available
CD Player
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco
Yes
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Yes
Rear Folding Table
No
Not Available
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Yes
Compass
Not Available
Yes
Smart Key Band
No
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Height & Reach
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
14.9
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Yes
DVD Playback
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
No
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
Yes
Not Available
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Moon Roof
Yes
Yes

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Front
No
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lights Rear
No
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Cruise control system with speed limiter,illuminated seat beltbuckles,ESC/ABS/EBD; brake booster, hydraulic brake assist
Cruise Control with Braking Function, Parking Assistant( Lateral Parking, Reversing Assistant, Active Air Stream Kidney Grille, Automatic Start/Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Emergency Spare Wheel, Runflat tyres with reinforced side walls, Warning triangle with first-aid kit, Three-point seat belts for all seats, including pyrotechnic belt tensioners in the front with belt force limiters
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
No
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
2345
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Audi A6
  • New flashy design to the interiors
  • Three coloured screens to cocoon you in the drivers cockpit
  • New chassis is quite agile and comfortable
  • Petrol is refined and powerful
  • Looks sharp
Audi A6
  • No diesel option
  • Not really a chauffeur driven option
  • Not really exciting from behind the wheel either
  • Only one drivetrain option
  • Audi has also chosen to leave quattro all-wheel drive, all-wheel steering and the more powerful engines off the options list

Is BMW 3 Series Better Than Audi A6?

78% users have chosen BMW 3 Series over Audi A6 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 170 users have also rated BMW 3 Series and Audi A6 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences BMW 3 Series is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your car. But Audi A6 is better on the grounds of features.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor 3 Series A6
Mileage 4.4 3.9
Performance 4.7 4.5
Comfort 4.7 4.6
Maintenance 3.8 3.2
Safety 4.7 4.6
Features 4.3 4.5
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Audi A6 Vs BMW 3 Series FAQs

Which car is best between Audi A6 vs BMW 3 Series?
As per the users experiences Audi A6 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. But BMW 3 Series is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
Which car is cheaper Audi A6 vs BMW 3 Series?
The Audi A6 is cheaper than BMW 3 Series by ₹13.36 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Audi A6 vs BMW 3 Series?
The Audi A6 delivers better mileage 14.11 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Audi A6 vs BMW 3 Series?
For the 45 TFSI Premium Plus version, 1984 cc Petrol engine of A6 produces 241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm of power and 370Nm@1600-4500rpm of torque. Whereas for the M340i xDrive version, 2998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series produces 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm of power and 500Nm@1900-5000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Audi A6 has better performance.

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