BMW 5 Series vs Audi A6

BMW 5 Series vs Audi A6: Which Is More Efficient?

Both sedans come with similar 2.0L inline 4-cylinder engines, so they're capable of sprinting from 0 to 60 MPH in under 6 seconds.

When you hit the road for the daily commute, you need a sedan that's going to keep you going. That's where the BMW 5 Series powers ahead of its competition. It boasts an EPA-estimated 25 city/33 highway MPG.¹ That bests the EPA-estimated 23 city/31 highway MPG of the Audi A6.

If you're on the hunt for a hybrid vehicle, you can choose the 5 Series 530e. It pairs the 2.0L TwinPower Turbo engine to an eDrive electric motor. This hybrid has an all-electric range of 21 miles.² The A6 doesn't offer a hybrid configuration.

What Are They Like on the Inside?

Inside these luxury sedans, you'll find seating for up to five passengers, so there's room for your friends, family, and business partners. They will also work to loosen up those tight muscles after a long day with available massaging front seats. In the 5 Series, they come with eight unique programs and three levels of intensity.

Each model comes with an intuitive infotainment system that will keep you connected on the move. They share similar features, including:

• Bluetooth®
• Apple CarPlay™
• Android Auto
• Navigation

You'll get control over your connectivity with a responsive touchscreen and voice control, but the multi-input iDrive 7.0 system-standard with the BMW 5 Series-goes one step further. It can be operated with the sound of your voice, the touchscreen, and the iDrive touchpad Controller.

5 Series vs A6: Meet the Safer Sedan

You'll have complete confidence in either vehicle. They both come with a bevy of smart safety features. In fact, each comes standard with a system that prepares the vehicle for an impending collision. Once one is detected, it can automatically tighten the seat belts, close the windows, and activate post-crash braking.

Active Blind Spot Detection is standard on the BMW 5 Series. It can keep an eye out for vehicles riding alongside you, so you can change lanes safely. Audi side assist works in a similar fashion but is only available on select trim levels of the A6.

Are you looking for a sedan that can park itself? You'll want to choose the 5 Series. When outfitted with the available Parking Assistant Plus, it will search for open spaces while driving at low speeds. Once you confirm, it will steer the vehicle right in.

¹ Preliminary EPA-estimated figures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on speed, driving habits, trip length and driving conditions; actual mileage may be lower.

² This range is based on 2020 estimates by the EPA and U.S. Department of Energy. Actual range will vary depending on driving style, traffic conditions, and outside temperatures.