BMW 5 Series vs Audi A4 vs Audi A6

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 5 Series, Audi A4 and Audi A6. The BMW 5 Series price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh, Audi A4 price is Rs. 46.02 Lakh and Audi A6 price is Rs. 64.39 Lakh. The BMW 5 Series is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Audi A4 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Audi A6 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 5 Series provides the mileage of 15.7 kmpl, A4 provides the mileage of 17.4 kmpl and A6 provides the mileage of 14 kmpl.

5 Series vs A4 vs A6 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	5 Series	A4	A6
Price	Rs. 72.90 Lakh	Rs. 46.02 Lakh	Rs. 64.39 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	1984 cc	1984 cc
Power	255 bhp	201 bhp	261 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

Rs. 72.90 Lakh

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Audi A4

Premium 40 TFSI

Rs. 46.02 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi A6

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

Rs. 64.39 Lakh

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BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

Audi A4

Premium 40 TFSI

Audi A6

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)		241	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.5	7.1	6.7
Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		2.0L I4 TFSI	2.0L I4 TFSI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 4500 rpm	201 bhp @ 4475-6000 rpm	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1600 rpm	320 Nm @ 1450-4475 rpm	370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	15.7View Mileage Details	17.4View Mileage Details	14View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		941	1022
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		5-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar	Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension		5-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar	Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Front Brake Type		Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type		Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.8	5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Alloy	Space Saver
Front Tyres	225 / 55 R18	225 / 50 R17	225 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres		225 / 50 R17	225 / 55 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	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

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2	2

Telematics

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back)	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)	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	14 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back)	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)	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)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Silver Bronze accent with Fineline wood Trim	Black / Atlas Beige with Sliver Aluminum Ellipse Trim, Black / Okapi Brown with Sliver Aluminum Ellipse Trim	Mother-of-Pearl Beige / Black, Okapi Brown / Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full		Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split		60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior

Lighting

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

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple CarPlay (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	10.1	10.1
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	18	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Carbon Black	Mythos Black Metallic	Mythos Black Metallic
Sparkling Cooper Grey	Navarra Blue Metallic	Firmament Blue Metallic
	Ibis White	Manhattan Grey Metallic
		Madeira Brown Metallic
		Glacier White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

3 Ratings

4.7/5

19 Ratings

4.7/5

55 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.6Exterior	4.7Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.6Comfort	4.7Comfort
	5.0Performance	4.7Performance	4.6Performance
	4.3Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy	4.3Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	4.6Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

BMW 5 Series 530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

Buying expiring exp details about look performance service maintenance Good Probs and cons detail everything amazing experience Mileage freon capacity seat capacity automatic function available

Audi A4 is great

Audi a4 is great and all feature of this car good. i like red color is super. instead of top end Audi a4 model you can get all the feature. this is one of the best car and performance this car good

Audi A6 review

Best to drive ,when you drive this car people look around back the car is an beautiful machine but maintenance cost is vary high, because of this people are not interested in this the company have to decrease the maintenance cost

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5 Series vs A4 vs A6 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 5 Series, Audi A4 and Audi A6?

BMW 5 Series price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh, Audi A4 price is Rs. 46.02 Lakh and Audi A6 price is Rs. 64.39 Lakh. Hence Audi A4 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between 5 Series, A4 and A6 is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze) variant, mileage of 5 Series is 15.7kmpl, for the Premium 40 TFSI variant, mileage of A4 is 17.4kmpl and for the Premium Plus 45 TFSI variant, mileage of A6 is 14kmpl. Thus making A4 the most fuel efficient as compared to 5 Series and A6

Q: How is the performance of 5 Series compared to A4 and A6?

For the 530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze) variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 5 Series produces 255 bhp @ 4500 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque. For the Premium 40 TFSI variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of A4 produces 201 bhp @ 4475-6000 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1450-4475 rpm of torque. 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.

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BMW 5 Series vs Audi A4 vs Audi A6

Length (mm)	5165	4762	4939
Width (mm)	2156	1847	1886
Height (mm)	1518	1433	1470
Wheelbase (mm)	3105	2819	2924

Doors (Doors)	4	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		54	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	Keyless	Keyless	Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electro-Transparent Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited