BMW 3 Series vs Audi A6

Should you buy BMW 3 Series or Audi A6? 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. BMW 3 Series price starts at Rs 74.90 Lakh ex-showroom for M340i xDrive (Petrol) and Audi A6 price starts Rs 65.72 Lakh ex-showroom for 45 TFSI Premium Plus (Petrol). 3 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while A6 has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 3 Series has a mileage of 13.02 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the A6 has a mileage of 14.11 kmpl (Petrol top model).

3 Series Vs A6

Key Highlights	BMW 3 Series	Audi A6
On Road Price	Rs.86,31,955^*	Rs.83,62,683^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2998	1984
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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BMW 3 Series
Rs74.90 Lakh^*
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Audi A6
Rs72.06 Lakh^*
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BMW 3 Series
M340i xDrive
74.90 Lakh^*
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Audi A6
45 TFSI Technology
72.06 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	M340i xDrive	45 TFSI Technology
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.86,31,955^*	Rs.83,62,683^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,64,304/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,60,139/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,18,055	Rs.2,60,874
User Rating	4.3 Based on 80 Reviews	4.3 Based on 93 Reviews
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Basic Information

M340i xDrive

45 TFSI Technology

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.86,31,955^*

Rs.83,62,683^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,64,304/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,60,139/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.3,18,055

Rs.2,60,874

User Rating

4.3

Based on 80 Reviews

4.3

Based on 93 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6	In Line Petrol Engine
Displacement (cc)	2998	1984
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm	241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	500Nm@1900-5000rpm	370Nm@1600-4500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	-	DOHC
Fuel Supply System	-	Direct Injection
Turbo Charger	Twin	Yes
Super Charger	-	No
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed Steptronic	7-Speed
Drive Type	4WD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

B58 Turbocharged I6

In Line Petrol Engine

Displacement (cc)

2998

1984

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm

241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	13.02	14.11
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	59	73
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	253	250
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

13.02

14.11

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	-
Shock Absorbers Type	-	Adaptive
Steering Type	-	Power
Steering Column	-	Height & Reach
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.95
Front Brake Type	ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	253	250
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4.4 s	6.8 s
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	245/45/ R18
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	Tubeless,Radial
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	-	7.04
City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)	-	4.48
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Shock Absorbers Type

Adaptive

Steering Type

Power

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4709	4939
Width (mm)	1827	2110
Height (mm)	1442	1470
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	165
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2500
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1618
Kerb Weight (kg)	1745	1740
Grossweight (kg)	-	2345
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	480	530
No. of Doors	4	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	4 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 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 Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	No
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	No
Rear Curtain	No	No
Luggage Hook And Net	No	No
Battery Saver	-	No
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Massage Seats	-	No
Memory Function Seats	-	Driver's Seat Only
Drive Modes	4	5
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
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	No
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

4 Zone

Air Quality Control

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	-	No
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	No
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	No
Additional Features	BMW Individual Headliner Anthracite, Electrical seat adjustment for driver and passenger with memory function for drive, Floor mats in Velour, Front armrest with storage compartment, Interior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function, Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet, Through loading system, Sport seats for driver and front passenger, Storage compartment package, Individual trim finisher in Carbon Fibre, Alcantara Sensatec combination Black, contrast stitching Blue	20.32cm TFT Colour Display Gear Selector Lever Knob In Leather Driver Information System 17.78cm Colour Display
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours	Firmament Blue MetallicManhattan Grey MetallicMadeira Brown MetallicMythos Black MetallicGlacier White MetallicA6 Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Rear	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	No
Rear Window Washer	-	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	-	No
Tinted Glass	-	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	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	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	No
Smoke Headlamps	-	No
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Roof Rails	Yes	No
Trunk Opener	-	Remote
Heated Wing Mirror	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
LED Taillights	Yes	-
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW ure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine ure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-On	Panoramic Glass sunroof,I Navigation with I Touch Response,4 Zone Air conditioning,Audi Sound System,Audi Music Interface in rear
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	245/45/ R18
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	Tubeless,Radial
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours

Firmament Blue MetallicManhattan Grey MetallicMadeira Brown MetallicMythos Black MetallicGlacier White MetallicA6 Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan 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	6
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	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	No
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	No
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Compass	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.9	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, SD Card Reader
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
Internal Storage	-	Yes
No. of Speakers	16	21
Rear Entertainment System	-	No
Additional Features	Wireless Smartphone Integration, Harman Kardon Surround Sound, Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display, 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, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant	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
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Rs.74.90 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

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

A ) BMW 3 Series price starts at ₹ 74.90 Lakh & Audi A6 price starts at ₹ 65.72 Lakh in New Delhi. Audi A6 is cheaper between these two cars.

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

A ) The mileage of 3 Series is 13.02 kmpl & the mileage of A6 is 14.11 kmpl. Audi A6 gives better mileage than BMW 3 Series.

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