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Audi A6 Limousine vs BMW 3 Series Saloon comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (47,600 £ vs 39,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Limousine or BMW 3 Series Saloon?

Audi A6 Limousine vs BMW 3 Series Saloon: Key differences

Audi A6 Limousine

  • marginally more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • very slightly more trunk space
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BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A6 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW 3 Series Saloon is a bit cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Audi A6 Limousine costs 47,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,629 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A6 Limousine uses 2.2 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Saloon with 2.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 Limousine offers marginally more range – reaching up to 105 km, about 4 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

3 Series Saloon

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Audi A6 Limousine takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers slightly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

A6 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is slightly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,845 kg. The difference is around 270 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 Limousine offers very slightly more boot space – 492 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 12 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 Limousine carries visibly more – 625 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £39,900
3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 96 - 101 km
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Audi A6 Limousine

The Audi A6 cuts a clean, purposeful silhouette with an interior that feels like a quiet, high-tech office on wheels—luxurious materials and clever gadgets make long journeys surprisingly pleasant. It balances composed, confident driving with enough flair to keep you entertained, making it a sensible choice for buyers who want executive polish without showing off.

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BMW 3 Series Saloon

Costs and Consumption
Price
47,600 - 68,100 £
Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
97 - 105 km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
49 - 166 g/km
co2
54 - 227 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,845 - 2,220 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
354 - 492 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 625 kg
Payload
405 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the Audi A6 Limousine have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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