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Audi A6 vs BMW 3 Series

Should you buy Audi A6 or BMW 3 Series? 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 54.42 Lakh ex-showroom for 45 TFSI Premium Plus (Petrol) and BMW 3 Series price starts Rs 41.7 Lakh ex-showroom for 330i Sport (Petrol). A6 has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while 3 Series has 1998 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the A6 has a mileage of 15.26 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the 3 Series has a mileage of 19.62 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Overview
On Road Price
Rs.69,11,645#
Rs.56,02,658*
Rs.38,21,237*
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Engine Displacement (cc)
1984
1998
1984
Available ColorsFirmament Blue MetallicMyth Black MetallicSeville Red MetallicIbis WhiteVesuvius Gray MetallicAlpine WhitePotamaic BlueMineral GreyMediterranean BlueBlack SapphireLava BlueMoon WhiteMagic BlackMagnetic BrownBusiness Grey MetallicRace BlueSteel Grey Metallic+2 More
Body Type
SedanAll Sedan Cars
SedanAll Sedan Cars
SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
187.74bhp@4200-6200rpm
254.79bhp@5200rpm
187.74@4200-6000
Mileage (ARAI)
15.26 kmpl
16.13 kmpl
No
User Rating
4.7
Based on 12 Reviews
4.9
Based on 27 Reviews
5
Based on 4 Reviews
Boot Space (Litres)
560
480
625
Fuel Tank Capacity
75Litres
60Litres
66Litres
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Offers & DiscountNo
1 Offer
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No
Finance Available (EMI)
Rs.1,33,579
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Rs.1,06,646
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Rs.72,735
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Insurance
Rs.2,13,653
A6 Insurance
Rs.2,15,158
3 Series Insurance
Rs.1,55,347
Superb Insurance
Comfort & Convenience
Power SteeringYesYesYes
Power Windows FrontYesYesYes
Power Windows RearYesYesYes
Power Boot
-
-
Yes
Power folding 3rd Row Seat
-
-
No
Automatic Climate Control
4 Zone
3 Zone
3 Zone
Air Quality ControlYesYesNo
Remote Climate Control (A/C)
-
-
No
Remote Trunk OpenerYesYesYes
Remote Fuel Lid OpenerYesYesNo
Remote Engine Start/Stop
-
-
No
Low Fuel Warning LightYesYesYes
Accessory Power OutletYesYesYes
Trunk LightYesYesYes
Remote Horn & Light Control
-
-
No
Vanity MirrorYesYesYes
Rear Reading LampYesYesYes
Rear Seat HeadrestYesYesYes
Adjustable Headrest
-
-
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm RestYesYesYes
Height Adjustable Front Seat BeltsYesYesYes
Cup Holders FrontYesYesYes
Cup Holders RearYesYesYes
Rear AC VentsYesYesYes
Heated Seats FrontNoNoYes
Heated Seats RearNoNoNo
Seat Lumbar SupportYesYesYes
Active Noise Cancellation
-
-
No
Multifunction Steering WheelYesYesYes
Cruise ControlYesYesYes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front & Rear
Navigation SystemYesYesYes
Find My Car Location
-
-
No
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
-
-
No
Foldable Rear Seat
60:40 Split
-
60:40 Split
Smart Access Card EntryYesYesNo
Smart Key BandYes
-
No
Engine Start Stop ButtonYesYesYes
Glove Box CoolingYesNoYes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Voice ControlYesYesYes
Steering Wheel Gearshift PaddlesYesYesNo
USB Charger
Front
Front
Front
Steering Mounted TripmeterNoNoNo
Central Console Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate AjarYesYesYes
Hands-Free Tailgate
-
-
Yes
Gear Shift IndicatorNoYesYes
Rear CurtainYesYesNo
Luggage Hook And NetYesNoYes
Battery SaverNoNoNo
Lane Change IndicatorYesYesNo
Additional Features
Door Armrest
Air Vents In The B-Pillar
Different Modes Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency, and Individual
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Front LED fog lights with corner function, External mirror and rear windscreen defogger with timer, Front doors ŠKODA welcome logo projection, Boarding spot lamps (OSRVM), Remote control opening and closing of windows, Virtual boot lid release pedal, Boss Button (electrical adjustment of front passenger seat from rear), Sport seats with integrated headrests, Electrically adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger seat, Adjustable rear air conditioning vents with temperature control on rear centre console, Odour and pollen filter, Textile floor mats with Lounge Step, Roll-up sun visors for rear windows and rear windscreen, 12V power sockets in front and rear centre console, 12V power socket in luggage compartment, Two foldable roof handles, at front and rear, Lights-on acoustic signal, Rear mud flaps, Storage pockets on backrests of front seat, Power Nap Package for rear seat outer headrests, Wet case in both front doors with ŠKODA umbrella (2 units), Cargo elements, Rear parcel shelf, Storage compartment under steering wheel with card holder, Ticket holder on A-pillar, Illumination of luggage compartment with three boot lamps
Massage SeatsNoNoNo
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Front
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Autonomous ParkingNoNoNo
Drive Modes
5
4
4
Air ConditionerYesYesYes
HeaterYesYesYes
Adjustable SteeringYesYesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYesYes
Safety
Anti Lock Braking SystemYesYesYes
Brake AssistYesYesYes
Central LockingYesYesYes
Power Door LocksYesYesYes
Child Safety LocksYesYesYes
Anti Theft AlarmYesYesYes
No Of Airbags
6
-
8
Driver AirbagYesYesYes
Passenger AirbagYesYesYes
Side Airbag FrontYesYesYes
Side Airbag RearYesNoYes
Day Night Rear View MirrorYesYesYes
Passenger Side Rear View MirrorYesYesYes
Xenon HeadlampsNoNoNo
Halogen HeadlampsNoNoNo
Rear Seat BeltsYesYesYes
Seat Belt WarningYesYesYes
Door Ajar WarningYesYesYes
Side Impact BeamsYesYesYes
Front Impact BeamsYesYesYes
Traction ControlYesYesYes
Adjustable SeatsYesYesYes
Tyre Pressure MonitorYesYesYes
Vehicle Stability Control SystemYesYesNo
Engine ImmobilizerYesYesYes
Crash SensorYesYesYes
Centrally Mounted Fuel TankYesYesYes
Engine Check WarningYesYesYes
Automatic HeadlampsYesYesNo
Clutch LockNoNoYes
EBDYesYesYes
Eletronic Stability Control
-
-
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Audi Pre Sense Basic, Head Airbags
BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent Maintenance System), Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear, Launch Control Function, Brake Energy Regeneration, Head Airbags, Front and Rear, Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Runflat Tyres With Reinforced Side Walls, Warning Triangle With First Aid Kit, BMW ure Advance Includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine ure, Key Lost, Emergency Spare Wheel
Hydraulic dual-diagonal circuit braking system vacuum assisted with Dual Rate system, Disc brakes with inner cooling, with single/piston floating caliper, Mechanical Brake Assist, Multi Collision Brake, Hydraulic braking system readiness, Electromechanical parking brake with Auto Hold Function, Anti Slip Regulation, Electronic Differential Lock, iBuzz Fatigue Alert, Fuel supply cut-off in a crash, Dual-tone warning horn, Emergency triangle in the luggage compartment, Curtain Airbag Front & Rear
Follow Me Home HeadlampsNoNoYes
Rear CameraYesYesYes
Anti Theft DeviceYesYesYes
Anti Pinch Power Windows
-
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Speed Alert
-
-
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door LockYesYesYes
Knee AirbagsNoNoNo
Isofix Child Seat MountsYesYesYes
Heads Up DisplayNoYesNo
Pretensioners And Force Limiter SeatbeltsNoYesYes
Sos Emergency Assistance
-
-
No
Blind Spot MonitorYesNoNo
Lane Watch Camera
-
-
No
Geo Fence Alert
-
-
No
Hill Descent ControlYesNoYes
Hill AssistYesNoYes
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYesYes
360 View Camera
Optional
NoNo
Entertainment & Communication
Cd PlayerYesYesNo
Cd ChangerNoYesNo
Dvd PlayerYesNoNo
RadioYesYesYes
Audio System Remote ControlYesYesNo
Mirror Link
-
-
Yes
Speakers FrontYesYesYes
Speakers RearYesYesYes
Integrated2DINAudioYesYesYes
Wireless Phone ChargingYes
-
No
USB And Auxiliary InputYesYesYes
Bluetooth ConnectivityYesYesYes
Wifi Connectivity
-
-
Yes
Compass
-
-
No
Touch ScreenYesYesYes
Touch Screen Size
-
12.3inch
8
Connectivity
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay,SD Card Reader
,Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Android AutoYes
-
Yes
Apple Car PlayYes
-
Yes
Internal StorageYesYesNo
Number Of Speaker
21
9
11
Rear Entertainment SystemNoNoNo
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
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ŠKODA audio player with 20.32 cm LCD TFT colour display and touchscreen controls, Central infotainment system with proximity sensor, Canton Sound System, SmartLink - smartphone mirroring of certified functions/applications on Infotainment display, GSM telephone preparation with Bluetooth®
Interior
TachometerYesYesYes
Electronic Multi TripmeterYesYesYes
Leather SeatsYesYesYes
Fabric UpholsteryNoNoNo
Leather Steering WheelYesYesYes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
-
-
Yes
Glove CompartmentYesYesYes
Digital ClockYesYesYes
Outside Temperature DisplayYesYesNo
Cigarette LighterYesYesYes
Digital OdometerYesYesYes
Electric Adjustable Seats
Front
No
Front
Driving Experience Control EcoNoYesNo
Folding Table In The RearNoNoNo
Height Adjustable Driver SeatYesYesYes
Ventilated SeatsNoNoYes
Dual Tone DashboardNoYesYes
Additional Features
20.32cm TFT Colour Display
Gear Selector Lever Knob In Leather
Driver Information System
17.78cm Colour Display
BMW Individual Headliner Anthracite
Floor Mats In Velour
Lights Package
Multifunction Instrument Display With 26 cm Display Adapted To Individual Character Design For Drive Modes
Roller Sunblind For Rear and Rear Side Windows
Smokers Package
Sport Seats For Driver And Front Passenger
Storage Compartment Package
Aluminium Carbon Dark With Highlight Trim Finisher In Pearl Chrome
Upholstery Leather Dakota Veneto Beige/Oyster Dark Highlight Veneto Beige/Black Or Leather Dakota Cognac/Brown Highlight Black Or Leather Dakota Black/Blue Highlight Black
Interior Mirrors With Automatic Anti-Dazzle Function
Chrome front and rear door sill trims with 'Superb' inscription, Chrome interior door handles with chrome surround, Alu pedals, Piano Black décor with ambient lighting and 'Laurin & Klement' inscription and chrome highlights, Automatically diing interior and external rear view mirror, Stylish armrest stitching, Automatic illumination of driver and passenger vanity mirrors, Door-pocket lighting
Exterior
Adjustable HeadlightsYesYesYes
Fog Lights FrontYesYesYes
Fog Lights RearNoNoYes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View MirrorYesYesYes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View MirrorNoNoNo
Electric Folding Rear View MirrorYesYesYes
Headlamp Washers
-
-
Yes
Rain Sensing WiperYesYesYes
Rear Window WiperNoNoNo
Rear Window WasherNoNoNo
Rear Window DefoggerYesYesNo
Wheel CoversNoNoNo
Alloy WheelsYesYesYes
Power AntennaNoNoNo
Tinted GlassNoNoNo
Rear SpoilerYesNoYes
Removable Or Convertible TopNoNoNo
Roof CarrierNoNoNo
Sun RoofYesYesYes
Moon RoofNoNoNo
Side StepperNoNoNo
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn IndicatorsYesYesNo
Integrated AntennaYesYesYes
Chrome GrilleYesYesYes
Chrome GarnishNoNoYes
Dual Tone Body Colour
-
-
Yes
Smoke HeadlampsNoNoNo
Projector Headlamps
-
-
No
Halogen HeadlampsNoNoNo
Cornering Headlamps
-
-
No
Cornering Foglamps
-
-
No
Roof RailNoNoNo
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,LED Tail lamps,LED Fog Lights
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps,Headlight Washer,LED Fog Lights
Trunk Opener
Remote
Remote
Remote
Heated Wing Mirror
-
-
Yes
LED DRLs
-
-
Yes
LED Headlights
-
-
Yes
LED Taillights
-
-
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
-
-
Yes
Additional Features
Panoramic Glass sunroof,I Navigation with I Touch Response,4 Zone Air conditioning,Audi Sound System,Audi Music Interface in rear
BMW Kidney Grille With 8 Slats In Black High Gloss
BMW Kidney Frame In Black High Gloss
M Lettering On Front Panel, Left/Right
M Door Sill Finisher
Exclusive Black Chrome Plated Tailpipe Finisher
Smoked Shadow Effect On Front And Rear Lights
Mirrors With Memory Function
Heat Protection Glazing
Chrome trim on lower air dam in front bumper, Chrome side window frames, Chrome inserts on the side doors, Chrome highlights on 5th door, 'Laurin & Klement' inscription on front fenders, Rear diffuser with chrome highlights, Body Colour - Bumpers, external mirrors housing, door handles, LED taillights with crystalline elements and dynamic turn indicator, Warning indicator lights on front and rear doors, High level third brake LED light, Left external mirror auto-tilt on reverse gear selection
Tyre Size
245/45/ R18
225/45 R18
215/55 R17
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Tubeless,Radial
Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size
R18
-
17
Alloy Wheel Size
18
18
-
Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Mileage (City)NoNoNo
Mileage (ARAI)
15.26 kmpl
16.13 kmpl
No
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
75
60
66
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI
BS VI
BS VI
Top Speed (Kmph)
233
250
No
Drag CoefficientNoNoNo
Engine and Transmission
Engine Type
In Line Petrol Engine
TwinPower Turbo 4 Cylinde
2.0L Turbocharged Petrol
Displacement (cc)
1984
1998
1984
Fast Charging
-
-
No
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
187.74bhp@4200-6200rpm
254.79bhp@5200rpm
187.74@4200-6000
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
320Nm@1400-4100rpm
400Nm@1450-4800rpm
320@1450-4200
No Of Cylinder
4
4
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
-
Fuel Supply System
Direct Injection
Direct Injection
TSI
Turbo ChargerYesYesYes
Super ChargerNoNo
-
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Box
7 Speed
8 Speed
7-Speed
Mild Hybrid
-
-
No
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
FWD
Clutch Type
Dual clutch
NoNo
Warranty
Introduction DateNoNoNo
Warranty TimeNoNoNo
Warranty DistanceNoNoNo
Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)
4933
4824
4869
Width (mm)
1874
1811
1864
Height (mm)
1455
1429
1469
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)
-
-
156
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
165
165
-
Wheel Base (mm)
2912
2810
2841
Front Tread (mm)
1627
1544
-
Rear Tread (mm)
1618
1583
-
Kerb Weight (kg)
1610
-
1579
Grossweight (kg)
2115
-
2098
Rear Headroom (mm)
962
957
-
Front Headroom (mm)
1046
1023
-
Front Legroom (mm)
-
905-1140
-
Rear Shoulder Room (mm)
-
1395
-
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Boot Space (Litres)
560
480
625
No. of Doors
4
4
5
Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension
Adaptive
Double Joint Spring Strut
McPherson suspension with lower triangular
Rear Suspension
Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Five Arm
Multi-element axle with torsion stabiliser
Shock Absorbers Type
Adaptive
-
-
Steering Type
Power
Power
Power
Steering Column
Height & Reach
Adjustable
Tiltable & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type
Rack & Pinion
Rack & Pinion
Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)
5.95
5.5
5.55
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Disc brakes
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Disc brakes
Top Speed (Kmph)
233
250
-
Acceleration (Seconds)
7.9
5.8
-
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI
BS VI
BS VI
Tyre Size
245/45/ R18
225/45 R18
215/55 R17
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Tubeless,Radial
Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size
R18
-
17
Alloy Wheel Size
18
18
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