2018 Audi A6 vs 2018 BMW 5-Series

2018 Audi A6

2018 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	25	34	$46,222	$49,700
A6 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus FWD	25	34	$46,222	$49,700
A6 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro AWD	22	31	$48,268	$51,900
A6 2.0 TFSI Premium quattro AWD	22	31	$48,268	$51,900
A6 2.0 TFSI Sport FWD	25	34	$47,616	$51,200
A6 2.0 TFSI Sport quattro AWD	22	31	$49,662	$53,400
A6 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro AWD	20	29	$52,546	$56,500
A6 3.0 TFSI Premium quattro AWD	20	29	$52,546	$56,500
A6 3.0 TFSI Prestige quattro AWD	20	29	$52,546	$56,500
A6 3.0 TFSI Sport quattro AWD	20	29	$53,940	$58,000
S6 4.0 TFSI Premium Plus	16	24	$66,868	$71,900
S6 4.0 TFSI Prestige	16	24	$66,868	$71,900

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530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
5 Series 530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$49,465	$52,650
5 Series 530e xDrive iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$51,605	$54,950
5 Series 530i Sedan	24	34	$49,465	$52,650
5 Series 530i xDrive Sedan	23	33	$51,605	$54,950
5 Series 540d xDrive Sedan	26	36	$58,160	$62,000
5 Series 540i Sedan	21	30	$54,625	$58,200
5 Series 540i xDrive Sedan	20	29	$56,765	$60,500
5 Series M550i xDrive Sedan	16	25	$69,225	$73,900
M5 Sedan	15	21	$95,920	$102,600

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$46,222

$49,465

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$49,700

$52,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$828 / month

$878 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Audi S6 stands with an impressive hand: quality interior, great performance, functional shape. It's possible to find better examples from other cars, but they all cost significantly more.

The 2018 BMW 5-Series expands the sedan's already-excellent lineup to include an efficient plug-in hybrid and an uber-quick V-8.

TCC Likes

Underrated V-8
Well-appointed interior
Sharp 7-speed dual-clutch automatic

Useful plug-in hybrid
State-of-the-art tech
Great powertrains

TCC Dislikes

Overshadowed by S7
Steering is too light, too quick?
Exterior is too conservative

Shockingly expensive now
Interior color combos can be busy
Pricey advanced features

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

0 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

0 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

58.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.7

64.2

Wheelbase (in)

114.6

117.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.8

73.5

Track Width, Front (in)

64.1

63.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.1

14.5

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

12.1

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

4266

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 @ 4000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1600

310

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range (mi)

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

2TE

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

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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