2018 Audi A6 vs. 2018 BMW 5 Series
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Audi A6 and 2018 BMW 5 Series contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 Audi A6 and the 2018 BMW 5 Series.
When we compare the 2018 Audi A6's and the 2018 BMW 5 Series's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Audi A6 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2018 BMW 5 Series has the advantage in the areas of resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Audi A6's and the 2018 BMW 5 Series's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Audi A6 is a better car than the 2018 BMW 5 Series.
Pricing: A used 2018 Audi A6 ranges from $16,992 to $30,000 while a used 2018 BMW 5 Series is priced between $18,916 to $38,956.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Audi A6 loses 57.2 percent of its value and the 2018 BMW 5 Series loses 57.1 percent of its value. This means the 2018 BMW 5 Series retains 0.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Audi A6.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi A6 is 8.4 out of 10 while the BMW 5 Series' quality rating is 7.7 out of 10. This results in the Audi A6 being ranked 6 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the BMW 5 Series being ranked 11 out of 29.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi A6 is 8.3 out of 10. For the BMW 5 Series the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Audi A6 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the BMW 5 Series.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 Audi A6’s base engine makes 252 horsepower, and the 2018 BMW 5 Series base engine makes 248 horsepower. The A6 is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 673 miles. The 5 Series is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 612 miles. This gives the 2018 Audi A6 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2018 BMW 5 Series. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the 2018 BMW 5 Series has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room and front leg room. The 2018 Audi A6 has the advantage in the areas of rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The 2018 Audi A6 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$49,700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$57,329
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$24,990 - $119,800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$52,650
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$57,329
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$24,990 - $119,800
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$23,748
Price Range:
$16,992 - $30,000
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$31,667
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$18,314 - $65,017
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
87
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
69,949
# Good or Great Deals:
45
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$27,089
Price Range:
$18,916 - $38,956
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$31,667
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$18,314 - $65,017
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
285
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
72,223
# Good or Great Deals:
127
Audi A6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
BMW 5 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Audi A6
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
5.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2 - 8.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 BMW 5 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
5.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2 - 8.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
3.7%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1 - 27.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
21.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1 - 27.9
Audi A6 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
26 out of / 29BMW 5 Series Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 29Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2018 Audi A6 Trim Levels
2.0T Premium, 2.0T Premium Plus, 2.0T quattro Premium, 2.0T quattro Premium Plus, 2.0T quattro Sport, 2.0T Sport, 3.0T quattro Premium, 3.0T quattro Premium Plus, 3.0T quattro Prestige, 3.0T quattro Sport
2018 BMW 5 Series Trim Levels
530i, 530i xDrive, 540d xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
252 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
248 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
257 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 34 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
495 / 673 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 34 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
432 / 612 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
14.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
97.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
14 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
98.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3803 lbs
Width:
82.1 inches
Height:
57.8 inches
Length:
194.2 inches
Wheelbase:
114.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3746 lbs
Width:
83.7 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
194.6 inches
Wheelbase:
117.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Moonlight Blue Metallic
Brown
Java Brown Metallic
Gray
Tornado Gray Metallic
Red
Matador Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Exterior Colors
Black
Azurite Black Metallic / Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Bluestone Metallic / Imperial Blue Metallic / Mediterranean Blue Metallic
Brown
Almandine Brown Metallic / Jatoba Brown Metallic
Gray
Atlas Cedar Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic / Rhodonite Silver Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Cashmere Silver Metallic / Champagne Quartz Metallic / Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Atlas Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Nougat Brown
Gray
Flint Gray
Blue
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige/Black / Cognac
Black
Black / Black w/ Blue Highlight
Brown
Caramel/Black / Mocha / Tartufo
Gray
Not available
Blue
Night Blue
White
Ivory White / Smoke White/Black
