BMW X3 M40i vs Audi A6

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW X3 M40i and Audi A6. The BMW X3 M40i price is Rs. 87.70 Lakh and Audi A6 price is Rs. 64.41 Lakh. The BMW X3 M40i is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Audi A6 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. X3 M40i provides the mileage of 10.49 kmpl and A6 provides the mileage of 14 kmpl.

X3 M40i vs A6 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	X3 M40i	A6
Price	Rs. 87.70 Lakh	Rs. 64.41 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2998 cc	1984 cc
Power	355 bhp	261 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW X3 M40i

xDrive

Rs. 87.70 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

Audi A6

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

Rs. 64.41 Lakh

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BMW X3 M40i

xDrive

Audi A6

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

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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)	4.9	6.7
Engine	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6	2.0L I4 TFSI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	355 bhp @ 5200-6500 rpm	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1900-5000 rpm	370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	10.49View Mileage Details	14View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		1022
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-joint spring strut axle, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing	Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension	Five-link axle	Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	245 / 45 R20	225 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	275 / 40 R20	225 / 55 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front 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
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, 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	8 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, 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)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black, Canberra Beige / Black	Mother-of-Pearl Beige / Black, Okapi Brown / Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	6	30
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	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
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	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	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	10.1
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	16	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Black Sapphire Metallic	Mythos Black Metallic
	Brooklyn Grey Metallic	Firmament Blue Metallic
		Manhattan Grey Metallic
		Madeira Brown Metallic
		Glacier White

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X3 M40i vs A6 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW X3 M40i and Audi A6?

BMW X3 M40i price is Rs. 87.70 Lakh and Audi A6 price is Rs. 64.41 Lakh. Hence Audi A6 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between X3 M40i and A6 is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the xDrive variant, mileage of X3 M40i is 10.49kmpl and for the Premium Plus 45 TFSI variant, mileage of A6 is 14kmpl. Thus making A6 the most fuel efficient as compared to X3 M40i

Q: How is the performance of X3 M40i compared to A6?

For the xDrive variant, 2998 cc Petrol engine of X3 M40i produces 355 bhp @ 5200-6500 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1900-5000 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 X3 M40i vs Audi A6

Length (mm)	4716	4939
Width (mm)	1897	1886
Height (mm)	1669	1470
Wheelbase (mm)	2864	2924
Ground Clearance (mm)	130

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)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic

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

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited