2015 Audi A6 vs 2015 BMW 5-Series

2015 Audi A6

2015 BMW 5-Series

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4-Door Sedan FrontTrak 2.0T Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A6 4-Door Sedan FrontTrak 2.0T Premium	25	33	$41,664	$44,800
A6 4-Door Sedan FrontTrak 2.0T Premium Plus	25	33	$41,664	$44,800
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 2.0T Premium	20	29	$43,618	$46,900
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	20	29	$43,618	$46,900
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 3.0L TDI Premium Plus	24	38	$54,592	$58,700
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 3.0L TDI Prestige	24	38	$54,592	$58,700
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 3.0T Premium Plus	18	27	$52,360	$56,300
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 3.0T Prestige	18	27	$52,360	$56,300
S6 4-Door Sedan	17	27	$70,217	$75,500

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4-Door Sedan 528i RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 528i RWD	23	34	$46,455	$49,950
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 528i xDrive AWD	22	33	$48,570	$52,250
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535d RWD	26	38	$53,030	$57,100
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535d xDrive AWD	26	37	$55,150	$59,400
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535i RWD	20	31	$51,650	$55,600
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535i xDrive AWD	20	29	$53,770	$57,900
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 550i RWD	17	25	$60,210	$64,900
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 550i xDrive AWD	16	25	$62,325	$67,200
5 Series 4-Door Sedan ActiveHybrid 5 RWD	23	30	$57,450	$61,900
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 535i Gran Turismo RWD	19	28	$56,345	$60,700
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 535i xDrive Gran Turismo AWD	18	26	$58,460	$63,000
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 550i Gran Turismo RWD	16	25	$64,070	$69,100
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 550i xDrive Gran Turismo AWD	16	24	$66,190	$71,400
M5 4-Door Sedan	14	20	$86,610	$93,600

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$41,664

$46,455

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$44,800

$49,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$747 / month

$833 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Audi A6 may look a little sedate, but it's a brilliant performer–thanks to its diesel-driven TDI, the supercharged A6, or turbocharged S6 versions.

Whether it's more of a classic sport sedan or a technology-packed tourer you seek, the 2015 BMW 5-Series fills both roles admirably.

TCC Likes

The "wow!" moment of Google Earth maps
Interior's strikingly finished
Great fuel economy (2.0T, TDI)

The profile of a classic sport sedan
Strong and efficient
Quiet, opulent inside

TCC Dislikes

A five-seater for four people
The CVT's a skipper, we think
Audi's own A7 is better looking

Learning curve for all the technology
Gran Turismo's handling
Tight backseat space (sedan)

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

56.2

Front Head Room (in)

37.2

40.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

58.3

Second Leg Room (in)

37.4

35.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

41.4

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

38.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.6

Length, Overall (in)

193.9

193.4

Height, Overall (in)

57.8

57.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.7

64.1

Wheelbase (in)

114.7

116.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.8

73.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.1

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

13.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.8

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.2

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/45HR18

P225/55VR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45HR18

P225/55VR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3726

3814

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

17 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

17 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

210

Engine

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1500

260 @ 1450

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

220 @ 4450

240 @ 5000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

0.67

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.83 - 0.60

4.71

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.09

3.23

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.48

0.84

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.63

3.29

Trans Order Code

205

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.29

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A6

BMW 5 Series

Body Style

FrontTrak Sedan

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.3

6.5 (Est)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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