2016 Audi A6 vs 2016 BMW 5-Series

2016 Audi A6

2016 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	24	34	$42,966	$46,200
A6 4-Door Sedan FrontTrak 2.0T Premium Plus	24	34	$42,966	$46,200
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 2.0T Premium	22	32	$45,012	$48,400
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	22	32	$45,012	$48,400
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 3.0L TDI Premium Plus	25	38	$55,336	$59,500
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 3.0L TDI Prestige	25	38	$55,336	$59,500
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 3.0T Premium Plus	20	29	$53,382	$57,400
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 3.0T Prestige	20	29	$53,382	$57,400
S6 4-Door Sedan Premium Plus	18	27	$65,938	$70,900
S6 4-Door Sedan Prestige	18	27	$65,938	$70,900

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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	$46,685	$50,200
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 528i xDrive AWD	22	34	$48,800	$52,500
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535d RWD	26	38	$53,260	$57,350
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535d xDrive AWD	26	37	$55,380	$59,650
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535i RWD	20	31	$51,880	$55,850
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535i xDrive AWD	20	29	$54,000	$58,150
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 550i RWD	17	25	$61,495	$66,300
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 550i xDrive AWD	16	25	$63,610	$68,600
5 Series 4-Door Sedan ActiveHybrid 5 RWD	23	30	$57,630	$62,100
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 535i Gran Turismo RWD	19	28	$56,530	$60,900
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 535i xDrive Gran Turismo AWD	18	26	$58,645	$63,200
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 550i xDrive Gran Turismo AWD	16	24	$67,200	$72,500
M5 4-Door Sedan	14	20	$87,070	$94,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$42,966

$46,685

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$46,200

$50,200

Monthly Payment Estimate

$770 / month

$837 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.8

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Audi A6 builds on an already impressive set of features, abilities, and styling to yield a safe, fun, high-tech luxury sedan.

The 2016 BMW M5 is the king of the 5-Series mountain, which isn't a bad place to be. It just may not be king of the sports sedan mountain anymore.

TCC Likes

Slightly revised looks carry forward understated charm
Improved power adds more confident passing
New S tronic dual-clutch base transmission is crisp

All that power is intoxicating
Automatic is sharp and fun on track
Bright, open interior for front passengers

TCC Dislikes

Can be rather expensive fully configured
Rear seat space is a bit tight
Still not clear why you should pick A6 instead of A7

Cramped rear quarters
Safety package isn't a stand-alone option
It drives as heavy as it is

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

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

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

56.2

Front Head Room (in)

37.2

40.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.2

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

194.2

193.4

Height, Overall (in)

57.8

57.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.7

64.1

Wheelbase (in)

114.6

116.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.8

73.2

Track Width, Front (in)

64.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.1

Brakes

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

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

13.3

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.8

18.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.2

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45HR18

P225/55VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/45HR18

P225/55VR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3803

3814

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

17 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

17 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

210

Engine

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

252 @ 5000

240 @ 5000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1600

260 @ 1450

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.23

3.23

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

2.11

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.75

3.29

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

3.14

Trans Order Code

2TB

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.39

0.84

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.51

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

4.71

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A6

BMW 5 Series

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

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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