2017 Audi A6 vs 2017 BMW 5-Series

2017 Audi A6

2017 BMW 5-Series

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2.0 TFSI Premium FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A6 2.0 TFSI Premium FWD	24	34	$44,268	$47,600
A6 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus FWD	24	34	$44,268	$47,600
A6 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro AWD	22	31	$46,314	$49,800
A6 2.0 TFSI Premium quattro AWD	22	31	$46,314	$49,800
A6 3.0 TFSI Competition Prestige quattro AWD	21	29	$62,868	$67,600
A6 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro AWD	21	29	$54,498	$58,600
A6 3.0 TFSI Prestige quattro AWD	21	29	$54,498	$58,600
S6 4.0 TFSI Premium Plus	18	27	$65,938	$70,900
S6 4.0 TFSI Prestige	18	27	$65,938	$70,900

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530i Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
5 Series 530i Sedan	24	34	$48,115	$51,200
5 Series 530i xDrive Sedan	23	33	$50,255	$53,500
5 Series 535i Gran Turismo	19	27	$57,135	$60,900
5 Series 535i xDrive Gran Turismo	18	26	$59,275	$63,200
5 Series 540i Sedan	20	30	$53,000	$56,450
5 Series 540i xDrive Sedan	20	29	$55,140	$58,750
5 Series 550i xDrive Gran Turismo	15	24	$67,925	$72,500

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$44,268

$48,115

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$47,600

$51,200

Monthly Payment Estimate

$793 / month

$853 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Audi A6 is a stellar mid-size luxury sedan; it's a bit sedate, but still good enough to compete with some flagship vehicles from other brands.

The 2017 BMW 5-Series may do for tech sedans what turn-of-the-century 5-Series did for sport sedans.

TCC Likes

Supreme interior
Very good base transmission
A6 Competition model is interesting

Upgraded tech
Seamless app integration
Great transmission

TCC Dislikes

Can be pricey when fully equipped
Rear space can be tight
A7 is just too good-looking

Expensive in a hurry
Some color combos don't work
Rearview camera optional

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

58.7

Second Leg Room (in)

37.4

36.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

41.4

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

37.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

55.9

Front Head Room (in)

37.2

38.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.2

98.8

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

194.2

194.6

Height, Overall (in)

57.8

58.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.7

63.9

Wheelbase (in)

114.6

117.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.8

73.5

Track Width, Front (in)

64.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.1

18.7

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.5

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/45HR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3858

3746

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Engine

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

252 @ 5000

248 @ 5200

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1600

258 @ 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

2.93

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

2.14

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.31

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.75

3.46

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

3.20

Trans Order Code

2TB

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.39

0.82

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.72

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

5.00

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

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

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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