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 63.74 Lakh ex-showroom for 45 TFSI Premium Plus (Petrol) and BMW 3 Series price starts Rs 77.10 Lakh ex-showroom for M340i xDrive (Petrol). A6 has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while 3 Series has 2998 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 has a mileage of 13.02 kmpl (Petrol top model).
A6 Vs 3 Series
| Key Highlights | Audi A6 | BMW 3 Series |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.80,61,325* | Rs.88,89,439* |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1984 | 2998 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Audi A6 vs BMW 3 Series comparison
- Audi A6
- 45 TFSI Premium Plus (Petrol) 63.74 Lakh*
- Top Selling45 TFSI Technology (Petrol) 69.89 Lakh*
Rs69.89 Lakh *VS - VS
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.80,61,325* | Rs.88,89,439* | Rs.83,67,371* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.1,55,040/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.1,69,914/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.1,59,258/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.2,98,735 | Rs.3,26,539 | Rs.3,23,171 |
| User Rating | Based on 95 Reviews | Based on 103 Reviews | - |
| Brochure | Brochure not available | ||
| Running Cost Running cost per km measures the expense of driving your EV per kilometer. Running Cost/Km = (Battery Capacity of EV * Per Unit Electricity Cost ) / Range on full charge. ✕ | - | - | ₹1.22/km |
Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines ✕ | In Line Petrol Engine | B58 Turbocharged I6 | Not applicable |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc) ✕ | 1984 | 2998 | Not applicable |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency. ✕ | 44 Cylinder Cars | 66 Cylinder Cars | Not applicable |
| Fast Charging Fast charging typically refers to direct current (DC) charging from an EV charge station, and is generally quicker than AC charging. Not all fast chargers are equal, though, and this depends on their rated output. ✕ | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Electric |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 14.11 | 13.02 | - |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 73 | 59 | - |
| Emission Norm Compliance Indicates the level of pollutants the car's engine emits, showing compliance with environmental regulations. ✕ | BS VI 2.0 | BS VI 2.0 | ZEV |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling. ✕ | - | Multi-link suspension | - |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability. ✕ | - | Multi-link suspension | Air suspension |
| Shock Absorbers Type The kind of shock absorbers that come in a car. They help reduce jerks when the car goes over bumps and uneven roads. They can be hydraulic or gas-filled. ✕ | Adaptive | - | - |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease. ✕ | Power | - | Electronic |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back. ✕ | 4939 | 4709 | 5175 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors ✕ | 2110 | 1827 | 2156 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces ✕ | 1470 | 1442 | 1520 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The unladen ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads. ✕ | 165 | - | - |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power Boot An automated system that opens and closes the car's boot lid or trunk with the press of a button or remote control. Makes accessing the boot easier. ✕ | - | Yes | - |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience. ✕ | 4 Zone | 3 Zone | 4 Zone |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles. ✕ | Yes | - | - |
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Interior
| Electronic Multi Tripmeter Measures the distance a vehicle has travelled for a particular trip. A multi-tripmeter can keep track of multiple distances. For example kilometres since the last fuel up and kilometres travelled since the last service. The different tripmeters can be reset by the user as and when needed. ✕ | Yes | Yes | - |
| Leather Seats | Yes | Yes | - |
| Fabric Upholstery Seat coverings made from cloth. Affects comfort and interior style. ✕ | No | - | - |
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Exterior
| Available Colours | Firmament Blue Metallic Manhattan Grey Metallic Madeira Brown Metallic Mythos Black Metallic Glacier White Metallic A6 Colours | Tanzanite Blue Metallic Dravit Grey Metallic 3 Series Colours | Oxide Grey Metallic Mineral White Metallic M Carbon Black Metallic Phytonic Blue Metallic i5 LWB Colours |
| Body Type | SedanAll Sedan Cars | SedanAll Sedan Cars | SedanAll Sedan Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally. ✕ | Yes | Yes | - |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | - | - | Yes |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | - | - | Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning | - | - | Yes |
| Lane Keep Assist | - | - | Yes |
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Advance Internet
| Remote Vehicle Status Check | - | - | Yes |
| Digital Car Key | - | - | Yes |
| Inbuilt Assistant | - | - | Yes |
| E-Call & I-Call | - | - | Yes |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Audio System Remote Control A remote to control the car's audio system without reaching for the dashboard. Makes controlling the audio system easy from all seats inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes | - |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USB And Auxiliary Input A USB port for connecting external devices, like smartphones or MP3 players, to the car's audio system using a cable. Lets you play audio from your device through car speakers.✕ | Yes | Yes | - |
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Q ) Which car has good mileage Audi A6 and BMW 3 Series?
A ) The mileage of A6 is 14.11 kmpl & the mileage of 3 Series is 13.02 kmpl. Audi A6 gives better mileage than BMW 3 Series.
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*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi