2021 Audi A6 vs 2021 BMW 5-Series vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2021 Audi A6

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2021 Mercedes-Benz E Class

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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 Plug-In Hybrid

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
5 Series 530e Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$53,695	$57,200
5 Series 530e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$55,835	$59,500
5 Series 530i Sedan	25	33	$50,905	$54,200
5 Series 530i xDrive Sedan	23	32	$53,045	$56,500
5 Series 540i Sedan	25	32	$55,790	$59,450
5 Series 540i xDrive Sedan	23	31	$57,930	$61,750
5 Series M550i xDrive Sedan	17	25	$71,925	$76,800
M5 Sedan	15	21	$96,755	$103,500

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AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
E-Class AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Convertible	21	27	$77,879	$82,850
E-Class AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Coupe	21	28	$71,675	$76,250
E-Class AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Sedan	22	29	$69,466	$73,900
E-Class AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ Sedan	16	23	$101,050	$107,500
E-Class AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ Wagon	16	23	$105,703	$112,450
E-Class E 350 4MATIC Sedan	22	30	$53,345	$56,750
E-Class E 350 RWD Sedan	22	31	$50,995	$54,250
E-Class E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain Wagon	22	28	$63,544	$67,600
E-Class E 450 4MATIC Convertible	23	29	$69,983	$74,450
E-Class E 450 4MATIC Coupe	23	30	$63,403	$67,450
E-Class E 450 4MATIC Sedan	23	30	$58,280	$62,000
E-Class E 450 RWD Convertible	23	30	$67,633	$71,950
E-Class E 450 RWD Coupe	23	31	$61,053	$64,950

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$51,608

$53,695

$77,879

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$54,900

$57,200

$82,850

Monthly Payment Estimate

$915 / month

$953 / month

$1381 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

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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 2021 BMW 5-Series pushes all the right buttons for mid-size luxury shoppers. And there are a lot of them.

Made as a sedan, wagon, coupe, and convertible with four different powertrains, the 2021 Mercedes E-Class has wide appeal.

TCC Likes

Wide span of performance
Available wagons
Great interior tech

Mild-hybrid turbo-6
Spacious interior
Performance and efficiency options

Exudes style and class
Excellent voice commands
Augmented video navigation

TCC Dislikes

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

Keeps getting bigger
Leather seats cost extra
Expensive options

Black plastic console
New capacitive steering wheel controls
Synthetic leather in a $60,000 car?

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

Coming Soon

21 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

Coming Soon

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Compact Cars

Subcompact 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

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

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.8

Second Hip Room (in)

51.5

Front Hip Room (in)

58.7

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

57.4

58.4

56.2

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

195.8

190.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.7

9.5

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.3

12.1

17.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.7

39.4

39.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

258

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45HR19

P245/45HR18

P275/35ZR19

Rear Tire Order Code

258

R02

Front Tire Size

P245/45HR19

P245/45HR18

P245/40ZR19

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4101

4222

4566

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

18 X 8

19 X 9

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

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

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

288 @ 3800

429 @ 6100

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

3.24

Trans Order Code

2TB

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

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

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)

1.16

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

3.32

4.80

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.72

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A6

BMW 5 Series

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Body Style

quattro Sedan

Sedan

4MATIC+ Cabriolet

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

6.7

7.6

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

2021 Audi A6

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2021 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2021 E-Class available now
Lease: From $579/mo. (Sedan)
Discounts: Up to $500 off (Sedan)
Financing: 1.99% APR for 36 mo. (Sedan)

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