Compare Audi S6 vs BMW 5 Series Sedan

Engine

2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Gas

Engine

3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 18 MPG

Hwy: 28 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 25 MPG

Hwy: 32 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

19.3 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

18 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Trunk Volume

13.7 ft³

Trunk Volume

14 ft³

2021-2022 BMW 5 Series Sedan Rear Angle View

Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Gas

3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas

Horsepower

444 hp

335 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

443 lb-ft

332 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

4,486 lbs

3,898 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

22 MPG

27 MPG

City

18 MPG

25 MPG

Highway

28 MPG

32 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.0 (2021) Tons/yr

6.5 (2021) Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

19.3 gallons

18 gallons

Cruising Range City

347.4 miles

450 miles

Cruising Range Highway

540.4 miles

576 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

195 in

195.8 in

Height

56.9 in

58.2 in

Max Width

74.3 in

73.5 in

Front Width

64.3 in

63.2 in

Rear Width

63.7 in

64 in

Wheelbase

115.3 in

117.1 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

41.3 in

41.4 in

Front Seat Headroom

38 in

38.8 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

57.8 in

58.7 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

37.4 in

36.5 in

Rear Seat Headroom

38.1 in

37.5 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

56.5 in

55.9 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

13.7 ft³

14 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

39.7 ft

39.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

21" x 8.5"

19" x 8"

Rear Wheel Size

21" x 8.5"

19" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P255/35YR21

P245/40HR19

Rear Tire

P255/35YR21

P245/40HR19

Spare Tire

Compact

N/A

Standard Exterior Colors

Brilliant Black
Chronos Gray Metallic
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Firmament Blue Metallic
Florett Silver Metallic
Glacier White Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Tango Red Metallic
Ultra Blue Metallic

Alpine White
Jet Black

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A

Berina Grey Amber Effect Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Bluestone Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

Arras Red, Valcona Leather Seat Trim
Black, Valcona Leather Seat Trim
Black, Valcona/Milano Leather Seat Trim
Rotor Gray, Valcona Leather Seat Trim

Black, Perforated Sensatec Upholstery
Canberra Beige, Perforated Sensatec Upholstery
Cognac, Perforated Sensatec Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

N/A

Black, Dakota Leather Upholstery
Cognac, Dakota Leather Upholstery
Ivory White, Dakota Leather Upholstery
Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
Ivory White, Nappa Leather Upholstery
Mocha, Nappa Leather Upholstery

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Not Available

Standard

Premium Sound System

Standard

Optional

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Vinyl Seats

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Not Available

Optional

Navigation System

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Standard

Optional

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Standard

Optional

Cruise Control

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Optional

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Standard

Optional

Heated Steering Wheel

Standard

Optional

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Not Available

Optional

Seat Memory

Standard

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Seat-Massage

Standard

Optional

Rear A/C

Standard

Not Available

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Standard

Not Available

Rear Parking Aid

Standard

Blind Spot Monitor

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Standard

ABS

Standard

Night Vision

Standard

Not Available

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Not Available

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Rear Side Air Bag

Standard

Not Available

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

Drivetrain

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Hybrid/Electric Components

8 Years / 100,000 Miles

8 Years / 80,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

Maintenance

N/A

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Compare Audi S6 vs BMW 5 Series Sedan

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Optional Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary