Audi A6 vs. BMW X5
When comparing the Audi A6's and the BMW X5's specifications and ratings, the Audi A6 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability and overall quality score. The BMW X5 has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi A6's and the BMW X5's specifications and ratings, the Audi A6 is a better car than the BMW X5.
Audi A6 vs. BMW X5 Pricing
For a new model, the Audi A6's price is between $62,050 and $74,390, with the BMW X5 priced between $70,102 and $103,794.
Audi A6 vs. BMW X5 Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi A6 loses 58.2 percent of its value and the BMW X5 loses 53.8 percent of its value. This means the BMW X5 retains 4.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi A6.
Audi A6 vs. BMW X5 Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi A6 is 8.4 out of 10 while the BMW X5's quality rating is 7.8 out of 10. This results in the Audi A6 being ranked 7 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the BMW X5 being ranked 10 out of 20 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs.
Audi A6 vs. BMW X5 Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi A6 is 8.7 out of 10. For the BMW X5 the reliability rating is 8.4 out of 10. This gives the Audi A6 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the BMW X5.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Audi A6’s base engine makes 261 horsepower, and the BMW X5 base engine makes 375 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Audi A6 and BMW X5 are comparable in regards to rear leg room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Audi A6 has higher safety ratings than the BMW X5, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$62,050 - $74,390
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
58.2%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$70,102 - $103,794
Used Asking Price:
$65,859 - $96,191
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
53.8%
Audi A6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
6.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
BMW X5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Audi A6 Rankings
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2 out of / 11Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
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9 out of / 20Ranking
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25 out of / 29BMW X5 Rankings
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2 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
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5 out of / 60Ranking
5 out of / 32Ranking
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10 out of / 67Ranking
10 out of / 32Ranking
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20 out of / 67Ranking
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30 out of / 67Ranking
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58 out of / 67Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A6 Trim Levels
quattro Premium 45 TFSI, quattro Premium 55 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 45 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI, quattro Prestige 55 TFSI
BMW X5 Trim Levels
M60i, sDrive40i, xDrive40i
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
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
261 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
375 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
398 foot-lbs @ 1850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.076 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 27 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
504 / 591 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Equipment
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
13.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
99.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Cargo Space:
33.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4101 lbs
Width:
83.1 inches
Height:
57.4 inches
Length:
194.4 inches
Wheelbase:
115.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4919 lbs
Width:
87.3 inches
Height:
69.1 inches
Length:
194.2 inches
Wheelbase:
117.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/45R20
