2020 Audi A6 vs 2020 BMW 5-Series vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2020 Audi A6

2020 BMW 5-Series

2020 Mercedes-Benz E Class

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Premium 45 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A6 Premium 45 TFSI quattro	24	32	$51,608	$54,900
A6 Premium 55 TFSI quattro	22	29	$56,212	$59,800
A6 Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	24	32	$51,608	$54,900
A6 Premium Plus 55 TFSI quattro	22	29	$56,212	$59,800
A6 Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	24	32	$51,608	$54,900
A6 Prestige 55 TFSI quattro	22	29	$56,212	$59,800
S6 2.9 TFSI Premium Plus	18	28	$69,468	$73,900
S6 2.9 TFSI Prestige	18	28	$69,468	$73,900

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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	$50,625	$53,900
5 Series 530e xDrive iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$52,765	$56,200
5 Series 530i Sedan	25	33	$50,625	$53,900
5 Series 530i xDrive Sedan	24	31	$52,765	$56,200
5 Series 540i Sedan	22	30	$55,790	$59,450
5 Series 540i xDrive Sedan	22	29	$57,930	$61,750
5 Series M550i xDrive Sedan	18	25	$71,785	$76,650
M5 Competition Sedan	15	21	$102,800	$110,000
M5 Sedan	15	21	$96,010	$102,700

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AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
E-Class AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Convertible	20	26	$76,751	$81,650
E-Class AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Coupe	21	28	$70,453	$74,950
E-Class AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Sedan	21	28	$69,372	$73,800
E-Class AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ Sedan	15	23	$100,909	$107,350
E-Class AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ Wagon	16	23	$105,045	$111,750
E-Class E 350 4MATIC Sedan	23	32	$53,157	$56,550
E-Class E 350 RWD Sedan	23	32	$50,807	$54,050
E-Class E 450 4MATIC Convertible	19	26	$69,466	$73,900
E-Class E 450 4MATIC Coupe	19	26	$62,839	$66,850
E-Class E 450 4MATIC Sedan	20	28	$57,857	$61,550
E-Class E 450 4MATIC Wagon	19	26	$62,134	$66,100
E-Class E 450 RWD Convertible	20	27	$67,116	$71,400
E-Class E 450 RWD Coupe	20	28	$60,489	$64,350

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$51,608

$50,625

$76,751

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$54,900

$53,900

$81,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$915 / month

$898 / month

$1361 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.3

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7.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Audi A6 is as good as mid-size luxury sedans get—for those still shopping sedans.

The 2020 BMW 5-Series is the goldilocks mid-sizer with a roundel on the hood: comfortable, powerful, and luxurious.

It's good to be the king: There's a reason the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class family of cars still rules the mid-size luxury roost.

TCC Likes

Smooth, supple ride
Plenty of power with V-6
Refined interior

Handsome interior
Great powertrains
Excellent safety scorecard

Beautiful interior
Turbo thrust
Wagon and coupe bodies

TCC Dislikes

Small trunk
Looks like every other Audi
Can you have too many touchscreens?

Gets expensive quickly
Conservative exterior
Small electric range (530e)

Coupes are snug
Spartan base trim
Infotainment could be better

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

0 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

32 mpg

0 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

41.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

37.5

36.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

55.9

48.3

Front Head Room (in)

38.8

40.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

58.7

56.1

Second Leg Room (in)

37.4

36.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.8

Second Hip Room (in)

51.5

Front Hip Room (in)

58.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.7

64.2

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

115.1

117.1

113.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.3

73.5

73.2

Track Width, Front (in)

64.2

63.1

64.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.2

4.7

Length, Overall (in)

194.4

194.6

190.6

Height, Overall (in)

57.4

58.4

56.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.7

14.5

9.5

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.3

14.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.3

12.1

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.4

39.5

39.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45HR19

P245/45HR18

P275/35ZR19

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Front Tire Size

P245/45HR19

P245/45HR18

P245/40ZR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4101

4266

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

18 X 8

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

18 X 8

19 X 9

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1600

310

384 @ 1800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/122

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 4300

248 @ 4000

429 @ 6100

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Battery Range (mi)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Transmission

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.51

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

4.71

5.35

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.41

3.23

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

2.11

2.25

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.28

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.75

3.29

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

3.14

3.24

Trans Order Code

2TE

421

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.39

0.84

0.86

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.67

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.72

Summary

Body Style

quattro Sedan

Sedan

4MATIC+ Cabriolet

Vehicle Name

Audi A6

BMW 5 Series

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

6.6

7.7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

850

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

2020 Audi A6

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2020 BMW 5-Series

2020 5-Series available; 2021s orderable
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2020 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2020 E-Class is available
Lease: From $569/mo.
Financing: 0% APR for 36 mo.
Up to $ 1,500 off (sedan)

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