BMW 5 Series vs Audi A6

2019 Audi A6
2019 Audi A6
$54,100MSRP
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2024 BMW 5 Series
2024 BMW 5 Series
$57,900MSRP
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2019 Audi A6
$54,100MSRP
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2024 BMW 5 Series
$57,900MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$54,100

MSRP

$57,900

Average price

$23,587

Average price

$26,389

Listings

250

Listings

432
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.5 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.0 out of 10
Pros
  • Great ride quality
  • Comfortable
  • Quiet cabin
Cons
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Not much cargo space (with the spare tire)
  • BMW left the BMW out of the recipe

Reviews Summary

One of Audi’s four Russian-doll sedans, the redesigned 2019 A6 is both instantly familiar and radically different from its predecessor. Initially available with a single drivetrain choice, and in Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige trim, the new Audi A6 is clearly similar to the vehicle it replaces. But major differences include a completely new approach to the company’s Multi-Media Interface (MMI), a light-electrified hybrid powertrain, and more sophisticated driver-assistance technologies.

Reviews Summary

Long revered for how they make drivers feel, BMWs are credibly marketed as the ultimate driving machines. However, if the future is digital instead of analog, do driving dynamics still matter? And if not, what does BMW bring to the table? What makes one special? Desirable? Gives it a soul? Driving the all-new 2024 BMW 5 Series suggests that aside from design, technology, and comfort, the answer is not much—at least not in the 530i specification.

Verdict: Driving enjoyment is not a requirement in a luxury car. But it is in a BMW. That’s what separates a Bimmer from the crowd. While the new 2024 BMW 530i is a capable sports sedan that does double duty as a plush people mover, joy is missing from the recipe.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 248 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 255 hp I4

Drive Train

AWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

248 hp @ 4300 rpm

Horsepower

255 hp @ 4700 rpm

MPG City

24

MPG City

27

MPG Highway

32

MPG Highway

35
2019 Audi A6
2019 Audi A6
$54,100MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 BMW 5 Series
2024 BMW 5 Series
$57,900MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2019 Audi A6
$54,100MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 BMW 5 Series
$57,900MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$54,100
$57,900
Average price
$23,587
$26,389
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.5
4.5
Expert reviews

8.5 out of 10

Read full review

7.0 out of 10

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Pros & cons
Pros
  • Great ride quality
  • Comfortable
  • Quiet cabin
Cons
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Not much cargo space (with the spare tire)
  • BMW left the BMW out of the recipe
Summary
One of Audi’s four Russian-doll sedans, the redesigned 2019 A6 is both instantly familiar and radically different from its predecessor. Initially available with a single drivetrain choice, and in Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige trim, the new Audi A6 is clearly similar to the vehicle it replaces. But major differences include a completely new approach to the company’s Multi-Media Interface (MMI), a light-electrified hybrid powertrain, and more sophisticated driver-assistance technologies.

Long revered for how they make drivers feel, BMWs are credibly marketed as the ultimate driving machines. However, if the future is digital instead of analog, do driving dynamics still matter? And if not, what does BMW bring to the table? What makes one special? Desirable? Gives it a soul? Driving the all-new 2024 BMW 5 Series suggests that aside from design, technology, and comfort, the answer is not much—at least not in the 530i specification.

Verdict: Driving enjoyment is not a requirement in a luxury car. But it is in a BMW. That’s what separates a Bimmer from the crowd. While the new 2024 BMW 530i is a capable sports sedan that does double duty as a plush people mover, joy is missing from the recipe.

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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.0L 248 hp I4
2.0L 255 hp I4
Drive Train
AWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
248 hp @ 4300 rpm
255 hp @ 4700 rpm
MPG City
24
27
MPG Highway
32
35
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