2022 Audi A6 vs 2022 BMW 5-Series

2022 Audi A6

2022 BMW 5-Series

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4.0 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RS 6 Avant 4.0 TFSI quattro	15	22	$109,511	$116,500

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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	$52,160	$55,550
5 Series 530e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$54,300	$57,850
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	$56,255	$59,950
5 Series 540i xDrive Sedan	22	29	$58,395	$62,250
5 Series M550i xDrive Sedan	17	25	$71,925	$76,800
M5 CS Sedan	15	21	$132,560	$142,000
M5 Sedan	15	21	$96,940	$103,700

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$109,511

$52,160

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$116,500

$55,550

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1942 / month

$926 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

For the sedan and wagon faithful, the 2022 Audi A6 offers a tremendous amount of performance, comfort, luxury, and technology.

The 2022 BMW 5-Series still signals success, in any variant.

TCC Likes

Broad lineup
Excellent powertrains
Two wagons

Mild-hybrid turbo-6
Roomy interior
Range of performance options

TCC Dislikes

Conservative styling
Sexier A7 also exists
Too tech-heavy?

Keeps getting bigger
Leather seats cost extra
Anything but white or black costs extra

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

Coming Soon

Highway

22 mpg

Coming Soon

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Station Wagons

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)

39.5

37.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

55.9

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

38.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

58.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.8

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

58.6

58.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.2

Wheelbase (in)

115.3

117.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.8

73.5

Track Width, Front (in)

65.7

63.1

Liftover Height (in)

23.7

Length, Overall (in)

196.7

195.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

Trunk Volume (ft³)

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

16.5

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.3

12.1

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

258

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P275/35YR21

P245/40HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

258

Front Tire Size

P275/35YR21

P245/40HR19

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4982

4222

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

21 X 10.5

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

21 X 10.5

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Engine

Engine Type

Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

590 @ 2050

310

Engine Order Code

Displacement

4.0 L/244

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

591 @ 6000

288 @ 3800

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

Trans Order Code

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.20

3.23

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi RS 6 Avant

BMW 5 Series

Body Style

quattro Wagon

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

10.4

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

2022 Audi A6

2022 Audi A6 inventories are low
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Rebates: No incentives yet
Finance: From 2.49% APR for 60 months

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2022 BMW 5-Series

2022 BMW 5-Series available; 2021s sold out
Lease: From $679 for 36 months
Rebate: Up to $1,000 off
Financing: From 3.49% APR for 60 months

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