Audi A6 vs BMW 5 Series

Last Updated: August 30, 2026

Audi A6 price starts at Rs. 63.74 Lakh, which is Rs. 12.86 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW 5 Series, priced at Rs. 76.60 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the A6 offers a claimed 14.11 kmpl, while the 5 Series delivers 15.7 kmpl. On the performance front, the A6 uses a 1984cc engine producing 241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm and the 5 Series a 1998cc engine producing 255bhp@4500rpm. If you're deciding between the A6 and 5 Series, the 5 Series is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the A6 stands out for affordability.

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A6 vs 5 Series Comparison Summary

Specification Audi A6BMW 5 Series
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 63.74 LakhRs. 76.60 Lakh
Mileage 14.11 kmpl15.7 kmpl
Engine 1984 cc1998 cc
Max power 241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm255bhp@4500rpm
Top speed 250 Km/hNot Available

A6 vs 5 Series Key Highlights

Basic Info Audi A6 45 TFSI TechnologyBMW 5 Series 530Li
Rating
56 reviews
13 reviews
Brand Name Audi BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. To Be Announced Check On Road Price Rs. 76.60 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1984 cc 1998 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm 255bhp@4500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 7-Speed Not Available
Drive Type FWD RWD
Colors
Audi A6 Colors
BMW 5 Series Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 14.11 Kmpl 15.7 Kmpl
Tyre Size 245/45/ R18 Not Available
Boot Space 530 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Not Available
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI Not Available
Rs. 1,48,179 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance A6 Insurance 5 Series Insurance
Brochure
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1984 cc
1998 cc
Engine Type
In Line Petrol Engine
Not Available
Engine Displacement
1984 cc
1998 cc
Max Power
241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm
255bhp@4500rpm
Max Torque
370Nm@1600-4500rpm
400Nm@1600rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
7-Speed
Not Available
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Not Available
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
Direct Injection
Not Available
Kerb Weight
1740 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
73 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
250 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
14.11 Kmpl
15.7 Kmpl

Shock Absorbers Type
Adaptive
Not Available
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Power
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
5.95 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
245/45/ R18
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Not Available

Dual Tone Dashboard
No
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
20.32cm TFT Colour Display, Gear Selector Lever Knob In Leather, Driver Information System, 17.78cm Colour Display
Not Available
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Not Available
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
530
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
4
4
Boot Space
530 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Not Available
Trunk Opener
Remote
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
Panoramic Glass sunroof,MMI Navigation with MMI Touch Response,4 Zone Air conditioning,Audi Sound System,Audi Music Interface in rear
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Garnish
No
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
No
Not Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Not Available
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
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
No
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Outside Temperature Display
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Xenon Headlights
No
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
No
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4939*2110*1470 mm3
5165*2156*1518 mm3
Wheelbase
2500 mm
3105 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
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Door Armrest, Air Vents In The B-Pillar, Different Modes Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency, and Individual
Not Available
USB Charger
Front
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Not Available
Rear Curtain
Available
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
No
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Electrically Extending High-Resolution 20.32cm Colour Display, 3D Map Representation With Display Of Lots Of Sightseeing Information and City Models, Detailed Route Information: Map Preview, Choice of Alternative Routes, Lane Recommendations, Motorway Exits, Detailed Junction Maps, Access To Smartphone Voice Control, Driver Information System With 17.78cm Colour Display, Bose Surround Sound System, DVD player, Audi sound system, Subwoofers
Not Available
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
5 Zone
Not Available
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
Not Available
Internal Storage
Yes
Not Available
No of Speakers
21
Not Available
Rear Entertainment System
No
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Cassette Player
No
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Panoramic Glass sunroof,MMI Navigation with MMI Touch Response,4 Zone Air conditioning,Audi Sound System,Audi Music Interface in rear
Not Available
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
Yes
Not Available
CD Changer
No
Not Available
CD Player
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Driving Experience Control Eco
No
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Rear Folding Table
No
Not Available
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Not Available
Smart Key Band
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Height & Reach
Tilt & telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
No
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
DVD Playback
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
No
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
Yes
Not Available
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Not Available
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
No
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
No
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Yes
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lights Front
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lights Rear
No
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
8
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Audi Pre Sense Basic, Head Airbags
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
Not Available
3
Side Airbag
Yes
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 5 Series Better Than Audi A6?

63% users have chosen BMW 5 Series over Audi A6 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 129 users have also rated BMW 5 Series and Audi A6 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
BMW 5 Series has out rated Audi A6 on all the rating factors.
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 5 Series A6
Comfort 5.0 4.6
Safety 5.0 4.6
Features 5.0 4.5
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Audi A6 Vs BMW 5 Series FAQs

Which car is best between Audi A6 vs BMW 5 Series?
BMW 5 Series has out rated Audi A6 on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Audi A6 vs BMW 5 Series?
The Audi A6 is cheaper than BMW 5 Series by ₹12.86 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Audi A6 vs BMW 5 Series?
The BMW 5 Series delivers better mileage 15.7 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Audi A6 vs BMW 5 Series?
For the 45 TFSI Technology version, 1984 cc Petrol engine of A6 produces 241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm of power and 370Nm@1600-4500rpm of torque. Whereas for the 530Li version, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 5 Series produces 255bhp@4500rpm of power and 400Nm@1600rpm of torque

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