Audi A6 allroad vs. BMW X5
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi A6 allroad and BMW X5 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 Audi A6 allroad and the BMW X5.
When comparing the Audi A6 allroad's and the BMW X5's specifications and ratings, the Audi A6 allroad has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and resale value. The BMW X5 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi A6 allroad's and the BMW X5's specifications and ratings, the Audi A6 allroad is a better car than the BMW X5.
Pricing: For a new model, the Audi A6 allroad's price is between $73,909 and $84,316, with the BMW X5 priced between $75,515 and $90,742.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi A6 allroad loses 47.7 percent of its value and the BMW X5 loses 59.1 percent of its value. This means the Audi A6 allroad retains 11.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW X5.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi A6 allroad’s base engine makes 335 horsepower, and the BMW X5 base engine makes 483 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Audi A6 allroad and BMW X5 are comparable in regards to rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Audi A6 allroad has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$73,909 - $84,316
Starting MSRP:
$69,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$73,001
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$38,395 - $138,800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$75,515 - $90,742
Starting MSRP:
$72,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$73,164
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$50,750 - $118,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$78,175
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$44,925 - $144,288
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
10,423
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$76,901
Price Range:
$69,977 - $84,728
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$71,356
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$62,276 - $77,197
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
785
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
23,561
# Good or Great Deals:
232
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$33,558
Depreciation %:
48.4%
Resale Value $:
$35,742
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
52.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
38.3% - 63.1%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
52.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
48% - 59.9%
Audi A6 allroad Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
BMW X5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi A6 allroad
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
8.5 - 14.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW X5
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
13.7
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
9.3 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.8 - 16.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
41.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 41.1
Audi A6 allroad Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
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3 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 12BMW X5 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
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24 out of / 29Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A6 allroad Trim Levels
quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI, quattro Prestige 55 TFSI
BMW X5 Trim Levels
xDrive50e
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
335 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
483 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
516 foot-lbs @ 1750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.087 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 30 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
425 / 579 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
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
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
30 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
77.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
46.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
129.0 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:
33.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
71.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
46.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4486 lbs
Width:
83.1 inches
Height:
58.9 inches
Length:
194.9 inches
Wheelbase:
115.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5573 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:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/45R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Firmament Blue Metallic
Brown
Madeira Brown Metallic
Gray
Chronos Gray Metallic / Manhattan Gray Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey Metallic / Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Green
Manhattan Green Metallic
Red
Ametrin Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Pearl Beige w/ Agate Gray Stitching
Black
Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Brown
Okapi Brown w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Gray
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Brown
Coffee / Cognac / Tartufo
Gray
Silverstone
White
Ivory White
