BMW 5 Series vs Audi A6

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 5 Series and Audi A6. The BMW 5 Series price is Rs. 65.40 Lakh and Audi A6 price is Rs. 61.56 Lakh. The BMW 5 Series is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Audi A6 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 5 Series provides the mileage of 14.82 kmpl and A6 provides the mileage of 14 kmpl.

5 Series vs A6 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	5 Series	A6
Price	Rs. 65.40 Lakh	Rs. 61.56 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	1984 cc
Power	252 bhp	261 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW 5 Series

530i M Sport

Rs. 65.40 Lakh

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Audi A6

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

Rs. 61.56 Lakh

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BMW 5 Series

530i M Sport

Audi A6

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (Kmph)		250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.1	6.7
Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L B48 Turbocharged I4	2.0L I4 TFSI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	252 bhp @ 5200 rpm	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	350 Nm @ 1450 rpm	370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	14.82View Mileage Details	14View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	1008	1022
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4963 4939
Width (mm)
1868 1886
Height (mm)
1497 1457
Wheelbase (mm)
2975 2924
Kerb Weight (kg)
1750
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
4 4
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
530 530
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
68 73

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double Track Control Arm Axle	Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension	Five-link Axle	Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.03	5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	245 / 45 R18	225 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	275 / 40 R18	225 / 55 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Keyless Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	3	2

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (extended thigh support forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (extended thigh support forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Canberra Beige / Black, Cognac / Black, Black with Aluminium Rhombicle Smoke Grey and Pearl Chrome Trim	Mother-of-Pearl Beige / Black, Okapi Brown / Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat		Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Dual Tone	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Illuminated	Plastic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric	Electric

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof
Electrically Adjustable Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	6	30
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED on front, Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	10.1
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	16	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited Unlimited

Brochure

Colours

	Carbon Black Metallic	Mythos Black Metallic
	Phytonic Blue Metallic	Firmament Blue Metallic
	Alpine White	Vesuvius Grey Metallic
		Seville Red Metallic
		Ibis White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

2 Ratings

4.7/5

54 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.0Exterior	4.7Exterior
	3.0Comfort	4.7Comfort
	4.0Performance	4.6Performance
	5.0Fuel Economy	4.3Fuel Economy
	3.0Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

Most helpful review

BMW 5 Series Review

The 5 Series seats are very comfortable and there's loads of adjustment so the driving position is great too. There's also loads of room for passengers in the back, including more headroom than in an E-Classboosts up to 516 hp and can do 0-60 within 4.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 124mph good experience and good looking.

The Royals deed

Basically, Audi A6 is a car that fulfils every expectation of a car owner ....No comparison in any field whether its style or comfortable....it gives me a royal feel ...my driving experience is quite awesome...talking about its interior you can get enough space both at the front and back...the steering is easy to handle ....seats are adjustable and comfortable...you got enough boot space.so for me this car is the car of my dream

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Length (mm)	4963	4939
Width (mm)	1868	1886
Height (mm)	1497	1457
Wheelbase (mm)	2975	2924
Kerb Weight (kg)		1750

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	530	530
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	68	73

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electrically Adjustable	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited