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Audi A6 Limousine vs BMW 5 Series Saloon - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (47600 £ vs 50800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Limousine or BMW 5 Series Saloon?

Audi A6 Limousine

BMW 5 Series Saloon

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

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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.

Audi A6 Limousine has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 47600 £, while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 50800 £. That’s a price difference of around 3257 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 5 Series Saloon manages with 2.10 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Audi A6 Limousine with 2.20 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

As for range, the performs better – achieving up to , about more than the .

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Saloon has a convincingly edge – offering 727 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 360 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Audi A6 Limousine takes 4.70 s. That’s about 1.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the performs better – reaching , while the tops out at . The difference is around .

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Saloon pulls significantly stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, BMW 5 Series Saloon is minimal lighter – 1800 kg compared to 1845 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers hardly perceptible more room – 520 L compared to 492 L. That’s a difference of about 28 L.

When it comes to payload, Audi A6 Limousine hardly perceptible takes the win – 625 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW 5 Series Saloon shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 5.8 L
  • Electric Range : 68 - 105 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 5 Series Saloon

The BMW 5 Series Saloon blends executive poise with a driver's instinct, delivering a supple, refined cabin and a chassis that prefers composed authority over bravado. For buyers who want a grown-up commuter that still enjoys a twisty road, it’s the kind of car that keeps your colleagues impressed and your weekend grin intact.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
47600 - 68100 £
Price
50800 - 123800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6.9 L
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
97 - 105 km
Electric Range
68 - 105 km
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
co2
49 - 157 g/km
co2
48 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1845 - 2220 kg
Curb weight
1800 - 2510 kg
Trunk capacity
354 - 492 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Length
4999 mm
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Width
1875 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Height
1452 mm
Height
1510 - 1515 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 625 kg
Payload
430 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
243 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Torque
340 - 550 Nm
Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW

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What drive types are available for the Audi A6 Limousine?

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

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