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

2021 Audi A6
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2021 BMW 5-Series
#9 in Luxury Mid-Size Cars
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2021 Mercedes-Benz E Class
#1 in Coupes
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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
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
7.2
7.2
7.8
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.
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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
5 5 4
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 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 10 9.5
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13 - 14.2
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA - NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes 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 Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.7 39.4 39.7
Tires
Spare Tire Size
Compact NA NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA 258 R02
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P245/45HR19 P245/45HR18 P275/35ZR19
Rear Tire Order Code
NA 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 Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
19 X 8.5 18 X 8 19 X 9
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel NA NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
19 X 8.5 18 X 8 19 X 8
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact NA NA
Engine
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
273 @ 1600 310 384 @ 1800
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
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)
23 - 21
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
26 26 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
31 - 27
Estimated Battery Range (mi)
- 21 -
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined
- 64 -
Transmission
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.19 3.14 3.24
Trans Order Code
8Y 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 Automatic w/OD
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.51 1.00 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
7 8 9
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 1.28 1.21
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
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 Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link 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
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating
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2021 BMW 5-Series
  • 2021 BMW 5-Series available; 2022s arriving
  • Lease: From $509 for 36 months
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2021 Mercedes-Benz E Class
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