Audi A6 vs BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

Should you buy Audi A6 or BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Audi A6 price starts at Rs 64.41 Lakh ex-showroom for 45 TFSI Premium Plus (Petrol) and BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price starts Rs 60.60 Lakh ex-showroom for 330Li M Sport (Petrol). A6 has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while 3 Series Gran Limousine has 1998 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the A6 has a mileage of 14.11 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the 3 Series Gran Limousine has a mileage of 19.61 kmpl (Diesel top model).

A6 Vs 3 Series Gran Limousine

Key Highlights	Audi A6	BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine
On Road Price	Rs.82,17,680^*	Rs.73,05,310^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1984	1995
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Audi A6
Rs70.79 Lakh^*
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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine
Rs62 Lakh^*
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Audi A6
45 TFSI Technology
70.79 Lakh^*
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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine
320Ld M Sport
62 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	45 TFSI Technology	320Ld M Sport
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.82,17,680^*	Rs.73,05,310^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,56,410/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,39,039/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,56,841 A6 Insurance	Rs.2,68,310 3 Series Gran Limousine Insurance
User Rating	4.3 Based on 86 Reviews	4.2 Based on 56 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

45 TFSI Technology

320Ld M Sport

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.82,17,680^*

Rs.73,05,310^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,56,410/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,39,039/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,56,841
A6 Insurance

Rs.2,68,310
3 Series Gran Limousine Insurance

User Rating

4.3

Based on 86 Reviews

4.2

Based on 56 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	In Line Petrol Engine	TwinPower Turbo
Displacement (cc)	1984	1995
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm	187.74bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	370Nm@1600-4500rpm	400Nm@1750-2500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	-
Fuel Supply System	Direct Injection	-
Turbo Charger	Yes	-
Super Charger	No	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-Speed	8-Speed AT
Drive Type	FWD	RWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

In Line Petrol Engine

TwinPower Turbo

Displacement (cc)

1984

1995

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm

187.74bhp@4000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	14.11	19.61
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	73	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	250	235
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Diesel

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

14.11

19.61

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Shock Absorbers Type	Adaptive	-
Steering Type	Power	Electric
Steering Column	Height & Reach	Tilt & telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.95	-
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	250	235
0-100kmph (Seconds)	6.8 s	7.6 s
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	-	35.25
Tyre Size	245/45/ R18	F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial tubeless
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	7.04	7.42
City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)	4.48	4.57
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	-	22.85
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	225/45 R18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	225/45 R18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Shock Absorbers Type

Adaptive

Steering Type

Power

Electric

Steering Column

Height & Reach

Tilt & telescopic

Steering Gear Type

Rack & Pinion

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4939	4823
Width (mm)	2110	1827
Height (mm)	1470	1441
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	165	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2500	2400
Rear Tread (mm)	1618	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1740	1640
Grossweight (kg)	2345	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	530	480
No. of Doors	4	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	4 Zone	3 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	Yes	-
Smart Key Band	Yes	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	No	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Rear Curtain	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	No	-
Battery Saver	No	-
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	No
Additional Features	-	Launch Control Function,Servotronic Steering Assist,BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices,Intelligent E-call,Remote software upgrade,MyBMW App with Remote Services,Intelligent Personal Assistant,Rear View Camera with Park Distance Control (front & rear)m,Comfort Access with Digital Key),BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system)
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	5	3
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Drive Mode Types	-	Comfort,ECOPRO, Sport
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

4 Zone

3 Zone

Air Quality Control

Remote Trunk Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Fabric Upholstery	No	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	-
Cigarette Lighter	Yes	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	No	-
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	No	-
Additional Features	20.32cm TFT Colour Display Gear Selector Lever Knob In Leather Driver Information System 17.78cm Colour Display	Floor mats in Velour,Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet,Galvanic embellisher for controls,Storage compartment package,Instrument panel in Sensatec,Comfort enhanced Seats in Front and Rear,Black High gloss and Aluminium combination,Widescreen Curved Display
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	12.28
Upholstery	-	Leather
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
Available Colors	Firmament Blue MetallicManhattan Grey MetallicMythos Black MetallicGlacier White MetallicA6 Colors	Carbon BlackMineral WhitePortimao BlueSkyscraper Metallic3 Series Gran Limousine Colors
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	CoupeAll Coupe Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	-
Fog Lights Rear	No	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Washer	No	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	-
Tinted Glass	No	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Roof Carrier	No	-
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Chrome Garnish	No	-
Smoke Headlamps	No	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Cornering Headlamps	-	No
Roof Rails	No	-
Trunk Opener	Remote	-
LED DRLs	-	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes
Additional Features	Panoramic Glass sunroof,I Navigation with I Touch Response,4 Zone Air conditioning,Audi Sound System,Audi Music Interface in rear	M Aerodynamics package with front apron, side sills and rear apron in body colour with front bumper trim insert in Dark Shadow metallic,BMW Kidney Grille with exclusively designed vertical double slats in Chrome High-Gloss,BMW Kidney frame in Chrome High-Gloss,Car key with M designation,BMW Individual High-Gloss shadow line with window frame decorative moulding, window guide-rail and mirror frame in Black High-Gloss,M door sill finishers front and rear,Exterior mirrors electrically adjustable and heated electrically foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror,Heat Protection Glazing,Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen,LED headlights with extended contents,Active Air Stream Kidney Grille
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	-	Automatic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Tyre Size	245/45/ R18	F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial tubeless
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Exterior

Available Colors

Firmament Blue MetallicManhattan Grey MetallicMythos Black MetallicGlacier White MetallicA6 Colors

Carbon BlackMineral WhitePortimao BlueSkyscraper Metallic3 Series Gran Limousine Colors

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

CoupeAll Coupe Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	8
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Xenon Headlamps	No	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver
Speed Alert	-	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	No	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	No	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	No	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	No
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	No
Curtain Airbag	-	No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	No
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	No

ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Driver Attention Warning

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	Yes
Digital Car Key	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Digital Car Key

E-Call & I-Call

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	Yes	-
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	14.88
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, SD Card Reader	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
Internal Storage	Yes	-
No. of Speakers	21	16
Rear Entertainment System	No	-
Additional Features	Electrically Extending High-Resolution 20.32cm Colour Display 3D Map Representation With Display Of Lots Of Sightseeing Information and City Models Detailed Route Information: Map Preview, Choice of Alternative Routes, Lane Recoendations, Motorway Exits, Detailed Junction Maps Access To Smartphone Voice Control Driver Information System With 17.78cm Colour Display Bose Surround Sound System DVD player Audi sound system Subwoofers	Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto,BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with RTTI and 3D maps,Touch functionality,iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition and direct access buttons,Voice Control
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	MyBMW
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Audi A6

A high-tech dashboard setup
Looks dominating on the road
Sweet handler

BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

Looks sporty for a long-wheelbase, comfort-oriented sedan.
New i-Drive 8 infotainment system is crisp and easy to use.
2-litre diesel engine offers good poke for both sedate and spirited driving.
Has a good balance between ride and handling.

Audi A6

Only front-wheel drive
Misses out on flagship features
Rear seat experience is average

BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

Missing essentials such as ADAS, 360-degree camera, sun blinds and ventilated front seats.
The displays in the cabin get warm over prolonged usage.
Low stance results in difficult ingress and egress for elderly occupants.
Small boot due to the space-saver eating up space.

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Audi A6 and BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine?

A ) Audi A6 price starts at ₹ 64.41 Lakh & BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price starts at ₹ 60.60 Lakh in New Delhi. BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Audi A6 and BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine?

A ) The mileage of A6 is 14.11 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of 3 Series Gran Limousine is 19.61 kmpl in New Delhi. BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine gives better mileage than Audi A6.

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