Audi A7 vs. BMW 6 Series
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi A7 and BMW 6 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 Audi A7 and the BMW 6 Series.
In comparing the Audi A7's and the BMW 6 Series's specifications and ratings, the Audi A7 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The BMW 6 Series has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Audi A7's and the BMW 6 Series's specifications and ratings, the Audi A7 is a better car than the BMW 6 Series.
Pricing: A used 2019 Audi A7 ranges from $32,994 to $46,944 while a used 2019 BMW 6 Series is priced between $31,079 to $47,812.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi A7 loses 58.1 percent of its value and the BMW 6 Series loses 60.1 percent of its value. This means the Audi A7 retains 1.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW 6 Series.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi A7 is 7.2 out of 10 while the BMW 6 Series' quality rating is 6.9 out of 10. This results in the Audi A7 being ranked 11 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars and the BMW 6 Series being ranked 17 out of 24.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi A7 is 7.6 out of 10. For the BMW 6 Series the reliability rating is 7.1 out of 10. This gives the Audi A7 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the BMW 6 Series.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi A7’s base engine makes 335 horsepower, and the BMW 6 Series base engine makes 315 horsepower. The A7 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 560 miles. The 6 Series is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 537 miles. This gives the Audi A7 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the BMW 6 Series. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$68,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$77,288
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$29,570 - $134,300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$81,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$77,288
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$29,570 - $134,300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$40,143
Price Range:
$32,994 - $46,944
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$47,151
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$19,658 - $84,966
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
60
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
56,034
# Good or Great Deals:
20
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$41,072
Price Range:
$31,079 - $47,812
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$47,151
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$19,658 - $84,966
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
13
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
63,117
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Audi A7 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW 6 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi A7
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
6.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.7 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
4.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW 6 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
6.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.7 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.3%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.5 - 22.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.5 - 22.6
Audi A7 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
10 out of / 24Ranking
11 out of / 24Ranking
11 out of / 24Ranking
12 out of / 24Ranking
14 out of / 24Ranking
20 out of / 24Ranking
20 out of / 24BMW 6 Series Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 24Ranking
5 out of / 24Ranking
5 out of / 7Ranking
14 out of / 24Ranking
17 out of / 24Ranking
19 out of / 24Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi A7 Trim Levels
3.0T quattro Premium, 3.0T quattro Premium Plus, 3.0T quattro Prestige
BMW 6 Series Trim Levels
Not yet available
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):
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
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 @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1370 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.077 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
315 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
330 foot-lbs @ 1300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.076 hp per pound
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 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
425 / 560 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:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 29 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 537 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 Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
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
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
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 Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
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
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
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
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
24.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Cargo Space:
16.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
97.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4332 lbs
Width:
83.4 inches
Height:
56 inches
Length:
195.6 inches
Wheelbase:
115.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4165 lbs
Width:
82.3 inches
Height:
54.8 inches
Length:
197.1 inches
Wheelbase:
116.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R19
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
Firmament Blue Metallic / Triton Blue Metallic
Brown
Soho Brown Metallic
Gray
Typhoon Gray Metallic / Vesuvius Gray Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Carat Beige Metallic / Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Citrin Black Metallic / Jet Black / Ruby Black Metallic
Blue
Mediterranean Blue Metallic / Sonic Speed Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue Metallic
Brown
Frozen Bronze Metallic / Jatoba Brown Metallic
Gray
Moonstone Metallic / Space Gray Metallic
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Frozen Brilliant White Metallic / Mineral White Metallic
Red
Melbourne Red Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Pearl Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Okapi Brown
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Champagne / Cognac/Black
Black
Black
Brown
Amaro Brown / Canyon Brown / Cinnamon Brown
Gray
Ivory White / Ivory White/Black / Platinum/Black
Red
Vermilion Red
White
Opal White / Opal White/Amaro Brown
