Audi A6 vs BMW M3

How does the Audi A6 stack up against the BMW M3? 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 M3BMW M3
SpecAudi A6BMW M3
Horsepower (max)630 hp550 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.4 s3.4 s
Top speed305 km/h302 km/h
Variants33
Body styleMid-size sedan / estate / EVPerformance sedan
GenerationC9 / e-tronG80
Production2019 – present2020 – present
Length4,939 mm4,794 mm
Width1,886 mm1,903 mm
Height1,457 mm1,433 mm
Wheelbase2,924 mm2,857 mm

Audi A6 vs BMW M3: common questions

Is the Audi A6 or BMW M3 faster?
Both the Audi A6 and BMW M3 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 M3?
The Audi A6 makes more power: 630 hp (470 kW) versus 550 hp (410 kW) for the BMW M3.
Is the Audi A6 or BMW M3 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 M3.
What is the main difference between the Audi A6 and the BMW M3?
The Audi A6 is a mid-size sedan / estate / ev, while the BMW M3 is a performance sedan. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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