Audi A6 vs BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

Should you buy Audi A6 or BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Audi A6 price starts at Rs 61.60 Lakh ex-showroom for 45 TFSI Premium Plus (Petrol) and BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price starts Rs 57.90 Lakh ex-showroom for 330Li M Sport (Petrol). A6 has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while 3 Series Gran Limousine has 1998 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the A6 has a mileage of 14.11 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the 3 Series Gran Limousine has a mileage of 19.61 kmpl (Petrol top model).

A6 Vs 3 Series Gran Limousine

Key HighlightsAudi A6BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine
PriceRs.78,11,882*Rs.66,79,399*
Mileage (city)--
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)19841998
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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Audi A6 vs BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine Comparison

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    Audi A6
    Audi A6
    Rs67.76 Lakh*
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    BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine
    BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine
    Rs57.90 Lakh*
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Basic Information
Brand Name
On Road Price
Rs.78,11,882*
Rs.66,79,399*
Offers & DiscountNo
1 Offer
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User Rating
4.7
Based on 22 Reviews
4.2
Based on 1 Review
Finance Available (EMI)
Rs.1,48,694
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Rs.1,27,133
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Insurance
Rs.2,90,522
A6 Insurance
Engine and Transmission
Engine Type
In Line Petrol Engine
TwinPower Turbo
Displacement (cc)
1984
1998
No Of Cylinder
Fast Charging
-
No
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm
254.79bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
370Nm@1600-4500rpm
400nm@1550-4400rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
-
Fuel Supply System
Direct Injection
-
Turbo ChargerYes
-
Super ChargerNo
-
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Box
7 Speed
8 Speed
Mild Hybrid
-
No
Drive Type
Clutch Type
Dual clutch
No
Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Mileage (City)NoNo
Mileage (ARAI)
14.11 kmpl
15.39 kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity
73.0 (Litres)
Not Available (Litres)
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI
No
Top Speed (Kmph)
250
No
Drag CoefficientNoNo
Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension
Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
-
Rear Suspension
Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
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Shock Absorbers Type
Adaptive
-
Steering Type
Power
-
Steering Column
Height & Reach
-
Steering Gear Type
Rack & Pinion
-
Turning Radius (Metres)
5.95
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
-
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
-
Top Speed (Kmph)
250
-
0-100kmph (Seconds)
6.8
6.2
Braking (100-0kmph)
38.72m
verified
-
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI
-
Tyre Size
245/45/ R18
F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
-
Alloy Wheel Size
18
18
0-100Kmph (Tested)
7.04s
verified
-
Quarter Mile (Tested)
15.11s @153.85kmph
verified
-
City driveability (20-80kmph)
4.48s
verified
-
Braking (80-0 kmph)
23.94m
verified
-
Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)
4939
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Width (mm)
2110
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Height (mm)
1470
-
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
165
-
Wheel Base (mm)
2930
-
Rear Tread (mm)
1618
-
Kerb Weight (kg)
1740
-
Grossweight (kg)
2345
-
Rear Headroom (mm)
973
verified
-
Front Headroom (mm)
1054
verified
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Front Shoulder Room (mm)
1467
verified
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Rear Shoulder Room (mm)
1436
verified
-
Seating Capacity
5
Boot Space (Litres)
560
-
No. of Doors
4
-
Comfort & Convenience
Power SteeringYesYes
Power Windows FrontYesYes
Power Windows RearYesYes
Power Boot
-
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
4 Zone
3 Zone
Air Quality ControlYes
-
Remote Trunk OpenerYes
-
Remote Fuel Lid OpenerYes
-
Low Fuel Warning LightYes
-
Accessory Power OutletYes
-
Trunk LightYes
-
Vanity MirrorYes
-
Rear Reading LampYes
-
Rear Seat HeadrestYes
-
Rear Seat Centre Arm RestYes
-
Height Adjustable Front Seat BeltsYes
-
Cup Holders FrontYesYes
Cup Holders RearYesYes
Rear AC VentsYesYes
Heated Seats FrontNo
-
Heated Seats RearNo
-
Seat Lumbar SupportYes
-
Multifunction Steering WheelYesYes
Cruise ControlYesYes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front
Navigation SystemYesYes
Foldable Rear Seat
60:40 Split
-
Smart Access Card EntryYesYes
Smart Key BandYes
-
Engine Start Stop ButtonYesYes
Glove Box CoolingYesYes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
-
Voice ControlYesYes
Steering Wheel Gearshift PaddlesYesYes
USB Charger
Front
-
Steering Mounted TripmeterNo
-
Central Console Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate AjarYes
-
Hands-Free Tailgate
-
Yes
Gear Shift IndicatorNoYes
Rear CurtainYes
-
Luggage Hook And NetYes
-
Battery SaverNo
-
Lane Change IndicatorYes
-
Additional Features
Door Armrest
Air Vents In The B-Pillar
Different Modes Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency, and Individual
BMW Driving Experience Control (Modes: Comfort, ECOPRO, Sport), Cruise Control with Braking Function,Launch Control Function,utomatic 3-zone air conditioning with rear air vents and control,Comfort enhanced Seats in Front and Rear,Wireless Smartphone Integration
Massage SeatsNo
-
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Front
One Touch Operating Power Window
Driver's Window
-
Autonomous ParkingNo
-
Drive Modes
5
3
Air ConditionerYes
-
HeaterYesYes
Adjustable SteeringYes
-
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Interior
TachometerYes
-
Electronic Multi TripmeterYes
-
Leather SeatsYesYes
Fabric UpholsteryNo
-
Leather Steering WheelYesYes
Glove CompartmentYes
-
Digital ClockYes
-
Outside Temperature DisplayYes
-
Cigarette LighterYes
-
Digital OdometerYes
-
Electric Adjustable Seats
Front
Front
Driving Experience Control EcoNo
-
Folding Table In The RearNo
-
Height Adjustable Driver SeatYes
-
Ventilated SeatsNo
-
Dual Tone DashboardNo
-
Additional Features
20.32cm TFT Colour Display
Gear Selector Lever Knob In Leather
Driver Information System
17.78cm Colour Display
Floor mats in Velour,Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet,Galvanic embellisher for controls,Storage compartment package,Instrument panel in Sensatec,Widescreen Curved Display,Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display,Black High gloss and Aluminium combination
Exterior
Available ColorsGlacier white MetallicFirmament Blue MetallicManhattan Grey MetallicMythos Black MetallicChronos Grey MetallicA6 ColorsCarbon BlackMineral WhitePortimao BlueSkyscraper Metallic3 Series Gran Limousine Colors
Body Type
Adjustable HeadlightsYes
-
Fog Lights FrontYesYes
Fog Lights RearNoYes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View MirrorYesNo
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View MirrorNo
-
Electric Folding Rear View MirrorYesYes
Rain Sensing WiperYesYes
Rear Window WiperNo
-
Rear Window WasherNo
-
Rear Window DefoggerYesYes
Wheel CoversNo
-
Alloy WheelsYesYes
Power AntennaNo
-
Tinted GlassNo
-
Rear SpoilerYes
-
Removable Or Convertible TopNo
-
Roof CarrierNo
-
Sun RoofYesYes
Moon RoofYesYes
Side StepperNo
-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn IndicatorsYesYes
Integrated AntennaYesYes
Chrome GrilleYes
-
Chrome GarnishNo
-
Smoke HeadlampsNo
-
Halogen HeadlampsNo
-
Roof RailNo
-
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Trunk Opener
Remote
-
LED DRLs
-
Yes
LED Headlights
-
Yes
LED Taillights
-
Yes
Additional Features
Panoramic Glass sunroof,I Navigation with I Touch Response,4 Zone Air conditioning,Audi Sound System,Audi Music Interface in rear
Exterior mirrors electrically adjustable and heated electrically foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror,Heat Protection Glazing,Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen,LED headlights with extended contents,Rain sensor and automatic driving lights, Panorama glass roof
Tyre Size
245/45/ R18
F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
-
Wheel Size
-
-
Alloy Wheel Size
18
18
Safety
Anti Lock Braking SystemYesYes
Brake AssistYes
-
Central LockingYesYes
Power Door LocksYes
-
Child Safety LocksYesYes
Anti Theft AlarmYes
-
No Of Airbags
6
8
Driver AirbagYesYes
Passenger AirbagYesYes
Side Airbag FrontYes
-
Side Airbag RearYes
-
Day Night Rear View MirrorYes
Auto
Passenger Side Rear View MirrorYesYes
Xenon HeadlampsNo
-
Halogen HeadlampsNo
-
Rear Seat BeltsYesYes
Seat Belt WarningYesYes
Door Ajar WarningYesYes
Side Impact BeamsYesYes
Front Impact BeamsYes
-
Traction ControlYes
-
Adjustable SeatsYesYes
Tyre Pressure MonitorYesYes
Vehicle Stability Control SystemYesYes
Engine ImmobilizerYesYes
Crash SensorYesYes
Centrally Mounted Fuel TankYes
-
Engine Check WarningYes
-
Automatic HeadlampsYes
-
Clutch LockNo
-
EBDYesYes
Electronic Stability Control
-
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Audi Pre Sense Basic, Head Airbags
Rear View Camera with Park Distance Control (front & rear),Lateral Parking,Reversing Assistant,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,Three-point seat belts for all seats,Warning triangle with first-aid kit
Follow Me Home HeadlampsNoYes
Rear CameraYesYes
Anti Theft DeviceYes
-
Anti Pinch Power Windows
-
Driver's Window
Speed Alert
-
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door LockYesYes
Knee AirbagsNo
-
Isofix Child Seat MountsYesYes
Heads Up DisplayNo
-
Pretensioners And Force Limiter SeatbeltsNoYes
Blind Spot MonitorYes
-
Hill Descent ControlYesYes
Hill AssistYesYes
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYes
360 View Camera
Optional
Yes
Entertainment & Communication
Cd PlayerYes
-
Cd ChangerNo
-
Dvd PlayerYes
-
RadioYesYes
Audio System Remote ControlYes
-
Speakers FrontYesYes
Speakers RearYesYes
Integrated2DINAudioYes
-
Wireless Phone ChargingYesYes
USB And Auxiliary InputYesYes
Bluetooth ConnectivityYesYes
Touch ScreenYesYes
Touch Screen Size
-
14.9
Connectivity
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay,SD Card Reader
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Android AutoYesYes
Apple Car PlayYesYes
Internal StorageYes
-
Number Of Speaker
21
16
Rear Entertainment SystemNo
-
Additional 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 Recoendations, 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
High-resolution (1920x720 pixels) 14.9” (37.8 cm) Control 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
Warranty
Introduction DateNoNo
Warranty TimeNoNo
Warranty DistanceNoNo
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Pros and Cons

  • Pros
  • Cons

    Audi A6

    • A high-tech dashboard setup
    • Looks dominating on the road
    • Sweet handler

    BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

    • Looks sporty for a long-wheelbase, comfort-oriented sedan.
    • New i-Drive 8 infotainment system is crisp and easy to use.
    • 2-litre diesel engine offers good poke for both sedate and spirited driving.
    • Has a good balance between ride and handling.

    Audi A6

    • Only front-wheel drive
    • Misses out on flagship features
    • Rear seat experience is average

    BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

    • Missing essentials such as ADAS, 360-degree camera, sun blinds and ventilated front seats.
    • The displays in the cabin get warm over prolonged usage.
    • Low stance results in difficult ingress and egress for elderly occupants.
    • Small boot due to the space-saver eating up space.

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Which car is cheaper between Audi A6 and BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine?

Audi A6 price starts at Rs 61.60 Lakh & BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price starts at Rs 57.90 Lakh in New Delhi. BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is cheaper between these two cars.

Which car has good mileage Audi A6 and BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine?

The mileage of A6 is 14.11 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of 3 Series Gran Limousine is 15.39 kmpl in New Delhi. BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine gives better mileage than Audi A6.
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