Audi A6 vs BMW 3 Series

How does the Audi A6 stack up against the BMW 3 Series? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Audi A6Audi A6
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BMW 3 SeriesBMW 3 Series
SpecAudi A6BMW 3 Series
Horsepower (max)630 hp550 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.4 s3.4 s
Top speed305 km/h302 km/h
Variants48
Body styleMid-size sedan / estate / EVSedan
GenerationC9 / e-tronG20
Production2019 – present2019 – present
Length4,939 mm4,713 mm
Width1,886 mm1,827 mm
Height1,457 mm1,435 mm
Wheelbase2,924 mm2,851 mm

Audi A6 vs BMW 3 Series: common questions

Is the Audi A6 or BMW 3 Series faster?
Both the Audi A6 and BMW 3 Series hit 0-60 mph in about 3.2s (0-100 km/h in 3.4s).
Which has more horsepower, the Audi A6 or the BMW 3 Series?
The Audi A6 makes more power: 630 hp (470 kW) versus 550 hp (410 kW) for the BMW 3 Series.
Is the Audi A6 or BMW 3 Series faster on top speed?
The Audi A6 has the higher top speed at 190 mph (305 km/h), versus 188 mph (302 km/h) for the BMW 3 Series.
What is the main difference between the Audi A6 and the BMW 3 Series?
The Audi A6 is a mid-size sedan / estate / ev, while the BMW 3 Series is a sedan. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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