Audi A6 vs BMW 3 Series [2010-2012]

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi A6 and BMW 3 Series [2010-2012]. The Audi A6 price is Rs. 64.41 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2010-2012] price is Rs. 30.43 Lakh. The Audi A6 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW 3 Series [2010-2012] is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. A6 provides the mileage of 14 kmpl and 3 Series [2010-2012] provides the mileage of 12.05 kmpl.

A6 vs 3 Series [2010-2012] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	A6	3 Series [2010-2012]
Price	Rs. 64.41 Lakh	Rs. 30.43 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1984 cc	1997 cc
Power	261 bhp	184 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Audi A6

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

Rs. 64.41 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW 3 Series [2010-2012]

320i

Rs. 30.43 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Audi A6

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

BMW 3 Series [2010-2012]

320i

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.7
Engine	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	2.0L I4 TFSI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm	184 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm	270 Nm @ 1250 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	14View Mileage Details	12.05View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	1022
Drivetrain	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension	Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	225 / 55 R18	255 / 55 R16
Rear Tyres	225 / 55 R18	255 / 55 R16

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Partial
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	1

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Mother-of-Pearl Beige / Black, Okapi Brown / Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Plastic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All
One Touch Up	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	30
Headlights	LED	Halogen
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent
Taillights	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.1
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Available	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Mythos Black Metallic	Black
	Firmament Blue Metallic	Impherial Blue Brilliant Effect
	Manhattan Grey Metallic	Black Sapphire
	Madeira Brown Metallic	Sparkling Bronze
	Glacier White	Mineral Grey
		Havanna
		Liquid Blue
		Melbourne Red
		Galcier Silver
		Orion Silver
		Mineral White
		Alpine White

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A6 vs 3 Series [2010-2012] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi A6 and BMW 3 Series [2010-2012]?

Audi A6 price is Rs. 64.41 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2010-2012] price is Rs. 30.43 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series [2010-2012] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between A6 and 3 Series [2010-2012] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Premium Plus 45 TFSI variant, mileage of A6 is 14kmpl and for the 320i variant, mileage of 3 Series [2010-2012] is 12.05kmpl. Thus making A6 the most fuel efficient as compared to 3 Series [2010-2012]

Q: How is the performance of A6 compared to 3 Series [2010-2012]?

For the Premium Plus 45 TFSI variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of A6 produces 261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm of power and 370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm of torque. For the 320i variant, 1997 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series [2010-2012] produces 184 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 270 Nm @ 1250 rpm of torque.

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Audi A6 vs BMW 3 Series [2010-2012]

Length (mm)	4939	4624
Width (mm)	1886	2031
Height (mm)	1470	1429
Wheelbase (mm)	2924	2810
Ground Clearance (mm)		140
Kerb Weight (kg)		1560

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	73

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote with Boot Opener	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited