2021 Audi A6 vs 2020 BMW 5-Series

2021 Audi A6

2020 BMW 5-Series

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Premium 45 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A6 Premium 45 TFSI quattro	23	31	$51,608	$54,900
A6 Premium 55 TFSI quattro	22	29	$56,212	$59,800
A6 Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	23	31	$51,608	$54,900
A6 Premium Plus 55 TFSI quattro	22	29	$56,212	$59,800
A6 Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	23	31	$51,608	$54,900
A6 Prestige 55 TFSI quattro	22	29	$56,212	$59,800
A6 Sport Premium 45 TFSI quattro	23	31	$51,608	$54,900
A6 Sport Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	23	31	$51,608	$54,900
RS 6 Avant 4.0 TFSI quattro	15	22	$102,460	$109,000
S6 2.9 TFSI Premium Plus	18	28	$69,936	$74,400
S6 2.9 TFSI Prestige	18	28	$69,936	$74,400

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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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Pricing

Invoice Price

$51,608

$50,625

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$54,900

$53,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$915 / month

$898 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Audi A6 mid-size luxury sedan or wagon is reserved but flexible in its powertrain offerings and body styles.

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

TCC Likes

Wide span of performance
Available wagons
Great interior tech

Handsome interior
Great powertrains
Excellent safety scorecard

TCC Dislikes

Conservative looks for some
Pricey premium engines
Stylish A7 is right next door

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

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

0 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

37.4

36.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

41.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

37.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

55.9

Front Head Room (in)

38.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

58.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.8

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

57.4

58.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.7

64.2

Wheelbase (in)

115.1

117.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.3

73.5

Track Width, Front (in)

64.2

63.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.2

Length, Overall (in)

194.4

194.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.7

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)

13.3

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.3

12.1

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.4

39.5

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45HR19

P245/45HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/45HR19

P245/45HR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4101

4266

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1600

310

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 4300

248 @ 4000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Battery Range (mi)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Transmission

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

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.51

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

4.71

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.41

3.23

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

2.11

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.75

3.29

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A6

BMW 5 Series

Body Style

quattro Sedan

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

6.7

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

2021 Audi A6

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