2017 Audi A7 vs 2016 BMW 6-Series

2017 Audi A7

2016 BMW 6-Series

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3.0 TFSI Competition Prestige

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A7 3.0 TFSI Competition Prestige	N/A	N/A	$71,192	$76,550
A7 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus	21	29	$63,984	$68,800
A7 3.0 TFSI Prestige	21	29	$63,984	$68,800
RS 7 4.0 TFSI Prestige	15	25	$102,952	$110,700
RS 7 4.0 TFSI performance Prestige	N/A	N/A	$120,436	$129,500
S7 4.0 TFSI Premium Plus	17	27	$74,308	$79,900

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2-Door Conv 640i xDrive AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
6 Series 2-Door Conv 640i xDrive AWD	20	29	$81,275	$87,800
6 Series 2-Door Conv 650i RWD	17	25	$89,005	$96,200
6 Series 2-Door Conv 650i xDrive AWD	15	24	$91,765	$99,200
6 Series 2-Door Coupe 640i RWD	20	31	$71,615	$77,300
6 Series 2-Door Coupe 640i xDrive AWD	20	29	$74,375	$80,300
6 Series 2-Door Coupe 650i RWD	17	25	$82,105	$88,700
6 Series 2-Door Coupe 650i xDrive AWD	16	25	$84,865	$91,700
6 Series 4-Door Sedan 640i RWD Gran Coupe	20	31	$73,640	$79,500
6 Series 4-Door Sedan 640i xDrive AWD Gran Coupe	20	29	$76,400	$82,500
6 Series 4-Door Sedan 650i RWD Gran Coupe	17	25	$84,130	$90,900
6 Series 4-Door Sedan 650i xDrive AWD Gran Coupe	15	24	$86,890	$93,900
6 Series 4-Door Sedan ALPINA B6 xDrive AWD Gran Coupe	15	24	$112,925	$122,200
M6 2-Door Conv	14	20	$110,625	$119,700
M6 2-Door Coupe	14	20	$104,830	$113,400
M6 4-Door Gran Coupe	14	20	$108,325	$117,200

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$71,192

$81,275

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$76,550

$87,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1276 / month

$1463 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Audi A7’s combination of sexy exterior style and healthy interior practicality make for a grand touring luxury sedan par excellence.

The 2016 BMW M6 is a no-compromises kind of car for buyers unfazed by traditional sports car manufacturers. It's better suited for the streets than the track, and that's not a bad thing.

TCC Likes

Very dapper exterior
Grand tourer handling with luxury sedan ride
Comfortable, hugely adjustable seats

The M6 is shockingly fast
Gran Coupe is a sleeker alternative to the M5
Standard Active M differential to direct torque

TCC Dislikes

Rear seats short on leg room
Very little feel or feedback from the steering
Sleek hatch impinges on cargo height

Big, heavy and cumbersome
Back seats are hardly usable
Carbon fiber roof is a little too much

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

49.6

Front Head Room (in)

36.9

40.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

56.9

Second Leg Room (in)

30.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

42.1

Second Head Room (in)

36.6

36.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.4

4.8

Length, Overall (in)

196.2

192.8

Height, Overall (in)

55.9

53.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.4

65.6

Wheelbase (in)

114.7

112.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.2

74.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

24.5

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.6

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.8

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P265/35HR20

P245/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P265/35HR20

P245/45VR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4288

4455

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

210

Engine

Displacement

3.0 L/183

3.0 L/182

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

340 @ 5300

315 @ 5800

Engine Type

Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

325 @ 2900

330 @ 1400

Engine Order Code

Transmission

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

3.29

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

Trans Order Code

2TB

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.85

3.23

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A7

BMW 6 Series

Body Style

quattro Sportback

Convertible

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Emissions

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

7.6

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