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Audi A6 vs BMW 3 Series Comparison 2026: Price, Mileage, Features

The Audi A6 starts at ₹63.74 L and the BMW 3 Series at ₹72.85 L, a difference of ₹9.11 L ex-showroom. On-road in New Delhi that gap becomes roughly ₹10.11 L. Here is what the extra money actually buys.

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Audi A6

Audi A6

₹63.74 L - ₹69.89 L

BMW 3 Series

BMW 3 Series

₹72.85 L - ₹73.95 L

Audi A6 vs BMW 3 Series

Specifications

Parameter
Audi A6
BMW 3 Series
Price
₹63.74 L - ₹69.89 L
₹72.85 L - ₹73.95 L
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Engine
In Line Petrol Engine
B58 Turbocharged I6
Engine Displacement
1984 cc
2998 cc
Torque
-
-
Power
241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm
368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
Mileage
14.11 kmpl
13.02 kmpl
Safety Rating
-
-
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats
Length
-
-
Width
-
-
Ground Clearance
165 mm
165 mm
Boot Space
530 Litres
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 Litres
59 Litres
L Price
6373999
7285000
H Price
6989000
7395000

Safety

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Feature
Audi A6
BMW 3 Series
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist
Central Locking
Child Safety Locks
Anti-Theft Alarm
No. of Airbags
6
6
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Side Airbag
Side Airbag-Rear
Day & Night Rear View Mirror
Xenon Headlamps
—
Seat Belt Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Traction Control
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Engine Immobilizer
Anti-Theft Device
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Knee Airbags
—
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
—
Hill Descent Control
—
Hill Assist
—
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
—
Speed Alert
—
Global NCAP Safety Rating
—
5 Star

Exterior

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Feature
Audi A6
BMW 3 Series
Adjustable Headlamps
Fog Lights - Front
Fog Lights - Rear
—
Rain Sensing Wiper
Rear Window Wiper
—
Rear Window Washer
—
Rear Window Defogger
Wheel Covers
—
Alloy Wheels
Power Antenna
—
Tinted Glass
—
Rear Spoiler
Roof Carrier
—
Side Stepper
—
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
Integrated Antenna
Chrome Grille
Chrome Garnish
Smoke Headlamps
—
Halogen Headlamps
—
Roof Rails
Automatic Headlamps
Trunk Opener
Remote
—
Sun Roof
Tyre Size
245/45/ R18
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Run flat Radial
Additional Features
Panoramic Glass sunroof,MMI Navigation with MMI Touch Response,4 Zone Air conditioning,Audi Sound System,Audi Music Interface in rear
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 Secure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine Secure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-On
Projector Headlamps
—
Heated Wing Mirror
—
LED DRLs
—
LED Headlamps
—
LED Taillights
—
LED Fog Lamps
—

Interior

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Feature
Audi A6
BMW 3 Series
Tachometer
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Leather Seats
Fabric Upholstery
—
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Glove Box
Digital Clock
Outside Temperature Display
Cigarette Lighter
—
Digital Odometer
Driving Experience Control Eco
Folding Table in The Rear
—
Dual Tone Dashboard
—
Additional Features
20.32cm TFT Colour Display, Gear Selector Lever Knob In Leather, Driver Information System, 17.78cm Colour Display
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

ADAS Feature

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Feature
Audi A6
BMW 3 Series
Blind Spot Monitor
—

Fuel & Performance

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Feature
Audi A6
BMW 3 Series
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol Mileage ARAI
14.11 kmpl
13.02 kmpl
Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity
73 Litres
59 Litres
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
Top Speed
250 kmph
253 kmph

Comfort & Convenience

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Feature
Audi A6
BMW 3 Series
Power Steering
Air Conditioner
Heater
Adjustable Steering
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Ventilated Seats
—
Electric Adjustable Seats
Front
—
Automatic Climate Control
Air Quality Control
—
Remote Trunk Opener
Remote Fuel Lid Opener
—
Low Fuel Warning Light
Accessory Power Outlet
Trunk Light
Vanity Mirror
Rear Reading Lamp
Rear Seat Headrest
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Rear AC Vents
Lumbar Support
Cruise Control
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Navigation System
Foldable Rear Seat
60
40
Smart Access Card Entry
—
Smart Key Band
—
KeyLess Entry
Engine Start/Stop Button
Cooled Glovebox
Voice Commands
Paddle Shifters
USB Charger
Front
Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Gear Shift Indicator
Rear Curtain
Luggage Hook & Net
Battery Saver
—
Lane Change Indicator
—
Drive Modes
5
4
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Power Boot
—
Adjustable Headrest
—

Dimensions & Capacity

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Feature
Audi A6
BMW 3 Series
Length
4939 mm
4709 mm
Width
2110 mm
1827 mm
Height
1470 mm
1442 mm
Boot Space
530 Litres
480 Litres
Seating Capacity
5
5
Ground Clearance Unladen
165 mm
—
Wheel Base
2500 mm
2651 mm
Rear Tread
1618 mm
—
Kerb Weight
1740 kg
1745 kg
Gross Weight
2345 kg
—
No. of Doors
4
4

Engine & Transmission

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Feature
Audi A6
BMW 3 Series
Engine Type
In Line Petrol Engine
B58 Turbocharged I6
Displacement
1984 cc
2998 cc
Max Power
241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm
368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
Max Torque
370Nm@1600-4500rpm
500Nm@1900-5000rpm
No. of Cylinders
4
6
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
—
Fuel Supply System
Direct Injection
—
Turbo Charger
Twin
Super Charge
—
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
7-Speed
8-Speed Steptronic
Drive Type
FWD
4WD

Entertainment & Communication

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Feature
Audi A6
BMW 3 Series
Radio
Audio System Remote Control
Integrated 2DIN Audio
Wireless Phone Charging
USB & Auxiliary input
Bluetooth Connectivity
Touchscreen
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, SD Card Reader
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Internal Storage
—
No. of Speakers
21
16
Rear Entertainment System
—
Usb Ports
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
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
Compass
—
Touchscreen Size
—
14.9
Speakers
—
Front & Rear

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

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Feature
Audi A6
BMW 3 Series
Shock Absorbers Type
Adaptive
—
Steering Type
Power
—
Steering Column
Height & Reach
—
Steering Gear Type
Rack & Pinion
—
Turning Radius
5.95 m
—
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Acceleration
6.8 s
4.4 s
0-100kmph
6.8 s
4.4 s
0-100Kmph (Tested)
7.04 s
—
City driveability (20-80kmph)
4.48 s
—
Front Suspension
—
Multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension
—
Multi-link suspension

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Audi A6 vs BMW 3 Series Comparison overview

Comparison overview: The Audi A6 starts at ₹63.74 L and the BMW 3 Series at ₹72.85 L, a difference of ₹9.11 L ex-showroom. On-road in New Delhi that gap becomes roughly ₹10.11 L. Here is what the extra money actually buys.

Engine and performance: The Audi A6 uses a 1,984cc Petrol making 241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm and listed torque with Automatic. The BMW 3 Series uses a 2,998cc Petrol making 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm and listed torque with Automatic.

Mileage and running cost: The Audi A6 Petrol Automatic is rated at 14.11 kmpl and the BMW 3 Series Petrol Automatic at 13.02 kmpl. At 1,000 km a month, the Audi A6 saves you about ₹622.9852998331089 a month and ₹7.48 K a year on fuel.

What one gives that the other does not: The Audi A6 adds Hill Descent Control, Hill Assist, Trunk Opener, Cigarette Lighter and Blind Spot Monitor. The BMW 3 Series adds Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Speed Alert, Heads-Up Display (HUD), Global NCAP Safety Rating and Chrome Garnish. The rest of both spec sheets is shared.

Which one should you buy?

Buy the Audi A6 if you drive mostly in the city, you want the lower running cost, and you would rather keep the ₹9.11 L for your down payment than spend it on features.

Buy the BMW 3 Series if you do regular highway runs, you carry luggage or a pram often, and you want Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) without waiting for the next facelift.

The one thing that settles it: Audi A6 offers Hill Descent Control.

Before you sign anything:

Ex-showroom price is not what you pay. Add registration, road tax, insurance and handling, and expect the final figure to land ten to twelve percent higher. Road tax changes state to state, so a car that costs the same in two cities does not cost the same to own.

Ask the dealer four things before you book. What is the current waiting period for the variant you want. What is the on-road figure.

Then drive both cars back to back on the same day, on a road you actually use. Take your family. Put your usual luggage in the boot. Most people decide in the first ten minutes, and it is rarely for the reason they expected.

Audi A6 vs BMW 3 Series FAQs

Which is cheaper to maintain?+
Audi A6 is likely cheaper to maintain because it starts at the lower price. Confirm the service package, parts pricing and labour cost with the dealer before booking.
What is the price difference between Audi A6 vs BMW 3 Series?+
The ex-showroom price difference between Audi A6 and BMW 3 Series is ₹9.11 L. On-road in New Delhi, that gap becomes roughly ₹10.11 L.
Audi A6 vs BMW 3 Series, which has better mileage?+
Audi A6 has the better listed mileage. The Audi A6 Petrol Automatic is rated at 14.11 kmpl, while the BMW 3 Series Petrol Automatic is rated at 13.02 kmpl.
Audi A6 vs BMW 3 Series, which car has the better safety rating?+
Safety rating data is not complete for both cars. Compare crash-test ratings and standard safety kit before booking.
Which car holds its value best, Audi A6 vs BMW 3 Series?+
Resale value depends on demand in your city, service history, variant, fuel type and mileage. The car with lower running cost and stronger local demand usually holds value better.
Which is better for highway driving?+
For highway driving, compare torque, high-speed stability, safety rating and seat comfort in the exact variants you are shortlisting.