BMW M340i vs Audi A6

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW M340i and Audi A6. The BMW M340i price is Rs. 77.10 Lakh and Audi A6 price is Rs. 64.81 Lakh. The BMW M340i is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Audi A6 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. M340i provides the mileage of 13.02 kmpl and A6 provides the mileage of 14 kmpl.

M340i xDrive vs A6 Premium Plus 45 TFSI Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	M340i	A6
Price	Rs. 77.10 Lakh	Rs. 64.81 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2998 cc	1984 cc
Power	369 bhp	261 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW M340i

xDrive

Rs. 77.10 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi A6

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

Rs. 64.81 Lakh

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BMW M340i

xDrive

Audi A6

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6	2.0L I4 TFSI
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged (Variable Geometry)	Turbocharged (Variable Geometry)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	369 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1900-5000 rpm	370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)		250
Mileage	ARAI: 13.02 kmpl	ARAI: 14 kmpl \| User Reported: 15 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	768	1022
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-joint spring strut axle, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing	Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension	Five-link axle	Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Advanced Suspension Features
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Run-Flat Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Space Saver	Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	5.5
Front Tyres	225 / 40 R19	225 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	255 / 35 R19	225 / 55 R18
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning
ADAS	Level 1
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Drive Modes	4 - Comfort, ECOPRO, Sport, Sport+
Charging Ports	2 x 12V Power Outlets	2 x 12V Power Outlets
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights	Active	Intelligent
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights		LED - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour (30)
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential	Limited slip
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs	Driver Side	Both Sides
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Plastic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Grey finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	Touch-screen Display	10.1" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	16 Speakers	6+ Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather + Alcantara	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	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	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	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)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Massage Seats
Interior		Dual Tone (Mother-of-Pearl Beige / Black, Okapi Brown / Black)
Wrappings	Wrapped Steering Wheel	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Brochure

Colours

	Tanzanite Blue Metallic	Manhattan Grey Metallic
	Dravit Grey Metallic	Chronos Grey Metallic
	Black Sapphire Metallic	Mythos Black Metallic
	Fire Red	Firmament Blue Metallic
	Arctic Race Blue	Glacier White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

42 Ratings

4.8/5

5 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.8Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.4Comfort	5.0Performance
	4.9Performance	4.0Value for Money
	3.7Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Fantastic car if you love driving

The BMW M340i is a fantastic car if you love driving. Buying it was smooth, the staff were friendly and helpful. On the road, it's ast handles beautifully and sounds amazing. The car looks sporty yet classy, and the interior feels premium with lots of tech. Maintenance is a bit expensive, but BMW service is reliable. Pros: thrilling performance, luxury feel, and daily comfort. Cons: firmer ride and high running costs. Overall, the M340i is perfect if you want a sporty sedan that's fun to drive but still practical for everyday use. I love mine.

A great experience with Audi A6

The performance is so high. Mainly, that was my first experience with an Audi car, but after that experience, I forgot to drive any other. A super premium road presence with a sporty and modern look. A great car, a great experience, and a great overall. The best ever I've driven a car in my whole driving career. I really want to say thanks to Audi for manufacturing a great ghost in the form of the Audi A6.

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M340i comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4713 mm * 1827 mm * 1440 mm	4939 mm * 1886 mm * 1470 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2851	2924
Kerb Weight (kg)		1720

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	4	4
Bootspace		530 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	59	73

Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Spoiler
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit
Exhaust	Chrome Finish
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

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

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders