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Audi A6 Limousine vs BMW 5 Series Touring comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (47,600 £ vs 53,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Limousine or BMW 5 Series Touring?

Audi A6 Limousine vs BMW 5 Series Touring: Key differences

Audi A6 Limousine

  • a bit cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
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BMW 5 Series Touring

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A6 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A6 Limousine is a bit cheaper – starting at 47,600 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,571 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A6 Limousine uses 2.2 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Touring with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 Limousine offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 105 km, about 7 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

5 Series Touring

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 360 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Audi A6 Limousine takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers significantly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm more.

A6 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A6 Limousine is very slightly lighter – 1,845 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 5 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers a bit more boot space – 570 L compared to 492 L. That’s a difference of about 78 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 Limousine carries only slightly more – 625 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring holds a decisive overall lead 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 £53,100
5 Series Touring

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • 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 2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 65 - 98 km
Audi A6 Limousine
BMW 5 Series Touring

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Touring

The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.

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Audi A6 Limousine
BMW 5 Series Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
47,600 - 68,100 £
Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
97 - 105 km
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
49 - 166 g/km
co2
53 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,845 - 2,220 kg
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Trunk capacity
354 - 492 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 625 kg
Payload
500 - 620 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
3.6 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
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