Audi A6 vs BMW i5

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Audi A6
BMW i5

Audi

A6

From ₹64.81 Lakh

BMW

i5

From ₹79.6 Lakh

Audi A6A6 Premium Plus · ₹64.81 Lakh
BMW i5i5 eDrive35L M Sport · ₹79.6 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price A6: ₹64.81 Lakh (ahead) i5: ₹79.6 Lakh A6 ₹14.79 lakh cheaper
Safety A6: Not rated yet i5: 5 stars (ahead) Euro NCAP
Mileage or range A6: 14.11 kmpl i5: 669 km Different fuels
Power A6: 265 PS i5: 268 PS Different engines
Boot A6: 530 litres (ahead) i5: 490 litres Length 4,939 vs 5,060 mm
Versions A6: 2 i5: 2 Only A6: petrol, automatic

Pick the A6 for the lower price and the bigger boot.

Pick the i5 for the 5-star safety rating.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹64.81 Lakh
₹79.6 Lakh
On-road in
₹71.8 Lakh
₹80.11 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,20,640 a month
₹1,34,600 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Electric
Power
265 PS
268 PS
Torque
370 Nm
410 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage or range
14.11 kmpl
669 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Executive Luxury Sedan
Executive Luxury Electric Sedan
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Not listed
Displacement
1,984 cc (2.0L)
Not listed
Engine Config
2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbocharged TFSI Petrol with 12V MHEV
Not listed
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Not listed
0-100
6.7 sec
Not listed
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not listed

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
7-Speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
Not listed
Gears
7
Not listed
Paddles
Yes
Not listed
Hybrid
12V Mild Hybrid (MHEV)
Not listed

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (338 mm)
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc (330 mm)
Not listed
Front Suspension
Five-link Aluminium Axle Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension Professional with Double-Wishbone Front Axle, Electronically Controlled Dampers & Active Roll Stabilization (M60)
Rear Suspension
Five-link Aluminium Axle Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension Professional Five-Link Axle with Rear Air Suspension & Integral Active Steering (All-Wheel Steering up to 2.5°)
Wheel Type
18-inch 5-Arm Design Alloy Wheels
Not listed
Tyre Size
245/45 R18 Tubeless Radial
Front: 245/40 R20, Rear: 275/35 R20 Pirelli P Zero
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Not listed
Front Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
M Sport Brakes: 348 mm Ventilated Discs with 4-Piston Calipers (395 mm on M60 with Red M Calipers)
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
Ventilated Discs: 345 mm with Single-Piston Calipers (370 mm on M60)
Wheel Type & Size
Not listed
19-inch / 20-inch M Light Alloy Wheels (Style 936 M / 940 M Bicolour)
Spare Wheel Type
Not listed
Space Saver Spare Wheel

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,939 mm
Not listed
Width
1,886 mm
Not listed
Height
1,457 mm
Not listed
Wheelbase
2,924 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance
165 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
1,780 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
530 Litres
Not listed
Fuel Tank
73 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
6.0 m
Not listed

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2018). Adult occupant 35.5/38, child occupant 41.9/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2025.
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2023). Adult occupant 35.6/40, child occupant 42/49. The rating covers the i5 M60; the long-wheelbase i5 eDrive35L has not been tested.
Airbags
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Not listed
ESP/TC
Yes (ESC, Traction Control, ABS, EBD, Hydraulic Brake Assist)
Not listed
ADAS
Level 1 (Audi Pre Sense Front, Lane Departure Warning, Cruise Control, Park Assist Plus)
Not listed
Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera with Top View & Sensors
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (TPMS)
Yes (Direct Active TPMS with live pressure & temperature readout)
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Not listed
Airbags Count & Configuration
Not listed
6 Airbags Standard, Dual front, side thorax, full curtain (M60 xDrive) / 8 Airbags (eDrive35L M Sport, per CarWale, itemised breakdown not published)
ESP, TC, Hill Hold / Descent Control
Not listed
Yes (DSC, DTC, CBC, ARB Slip Control, M xDrive on M60, Launch Control)
ADAS Level & Key Features
Not listed
Level 2+ ADAS (Driving Assistant Professional: Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Steering & Lane Control Assistant, Active Lane Change with Eye Activation, Highway Assistant)
360-Degree Camera / Parking Assist
Not listed
Parking Assistant Professional with 360-Degree Surround View, Remote Parking via Smartphone (up to 200m) & Maneuver Assistant
ISOFIX Mounts
Not listed
Yes (Rear outer seats)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
Dual MMI Touch Response (10.1-inch Upper Navigation + 8.6-inch Lower Climate Screen)
Not listed
Digital Cluster
12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
Audi Connect Suite with Remote Services & Navigation
Not listed
Audio System
Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound (16 speakers 705W)
Not listed
Sunroof
Panoramic Dual-Pane Sunroof
Not listed
Seat Features
12-Way Power Front Seats with Driver Memory & 4-Way Lumbar
Not listed
Climate Control
4-Zone Deluxe Automatic Climate Control with Air Ionizer
Not listed
Wireless Charger
Yes (Audi Phone Box Wireless Charging)
Not listed

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Matrix LED Headlights with Dynamic Light Sequencing
Adaptive LED Headlights with Matrix Function, Blue Accents & Illuminated BMW Iconic Glow Kidney Grille
Tail Lights
LED Tail Lamps with Dynamic Animation
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
LED DRLs & Integrated All-Weather Lights
Not listed
Tail Lights (LED Lightbar)
Not listed
Full LED Flat L-Shaped Taillights with Horizontal Chrome Inlay
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Not listed
Illuminated BMW Iconic Glow Kidney Grille & Welcome Light Carpet

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 Years)
Not listed
Service Interval
12 Months / 15,000 km
Not listed

Motor, Battery & Performance

Motor Type & Placement
Not listed
Single Rear Motor (eDrive35L M Sport: 268 PS / 410 Nm) / Dual Motors (M60 xDrive: 442 kW / 601 PS & 820 Nm)
Drivetrain
Not listed
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) on eDrive35L M Sport / xDrive Electric All-Wheel Drive (AWD) on M60 xDrive
Battery Pack Capacity
Not listed
81.6 kWh on eDrive35L M Sport / 81.2 kWh Usable (83.9 kWh Gross) on M60 xDrive
Battery Chemistry & Ingress Rating
Not listed
NMC Lithium-Ion (400V Architecture, IP67 Waterproof, 0.23 Cd drag coefficient)
Top Speed
Not listed
195 km/h (eDrive35L M Sport) / 230 km/h (M60 xDrive)
0-100 km/h (sec)
Not listed
6.7 sec (eDrive35L M Sport) / 3.8 sec (M60 xDrive)

Range & Charging

AC Charging Time (0-100% at kW)
Not listed
11 kW AC Wallbox, full charge time not published (eDrive35L M Sport) / 11 kW AC: 0-100% in 8.25 hours, Optional 22 kW AC: 0-100% in 4h 15m (M60 xDrive)
DC Fast Charging Time (10-80% at Max kW)
Not listed
160 kW DC: 10-80% in 33 mins (eDrive35L M Sport) / 205 kW DC Fast Charging: 10-80% in 30 mins, 156 km added in 10 mins (M60 xDrive)
V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) Support
Not listed
No
Regenerative Braking Modes / One-Pedal Drive
Not listed
Adaptive Predictive Energy Recuperation using AI Navigation & Sensor Data (up to 195 kW regen)

Dimensions & Storage

Length (mm)
Not listed
5,060 mm (M60 xDrive) / 5,175 mm (eDrive35L M Sport, LWB)
Width (mm)
Not listed
1,900 mm (M60 xDrive) / 2,156 mm (eDrive35L M Sport, LWB, measurement basis not confirmed as body-only or with mirrors)
Height (mm)
Not listed
1,515 mm (M60 xDrive) / 1,520 mm (eDrive35L M Sport, LWB)
Wheelbase (mm)
Not listed
2,995 mm (M60 xDrive) / 3,105 mm (eDrive35L M Sport, LWB)
Ground Clearance (mm)
Not listed
154 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
Not listed
2,380 kg (M60 xDrive); eDrive35L M Sport kerb weight not published yet
Boot Space (Litres)
Not listed
490 Litres
Front Trunk / Frunk Space (Litres)
Not listed
0 Litres (No Frunk)

Interior & Cockpit

Touchscreen Display Size & OS
Not listed
BMW Curved Display: 14.9-inch Control Display with BMW Operating System 8.5, In-Car Gaming (AirConsole) & Video Streaming
Digital Instrument Cluster Size
Not listed
12.3-inch Full Digital Driver Cockpit Display with Augmented Reality Navigation & Head-Up Display
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Car Suite & OTA Updates
Not listed
BMW Interaction Bar with Dynamic Ambient Lighting, My BMW App with Digital Key Plus, SOTA Updates
Audio System & Speaker Count
Not listed
Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound System (18 speakers 655W with illuminated stainless steel grilles) + BMW IconicSounds Electric
Sunroof Type
Not listed
Panorama Fixed Glass Roof 'Sky Lounge' extending to rear cabin
Ventilated / Powered Front Seats
Not listed
Comfort Front Seats in Veganza / Merino Leather with Power Adjustment, Memory, Active Ventilation & 2-Way Lumbar
Climate Control (Auto AC Zones & Heat Pump)
Not listed
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Heat Pump Standard & Nanoparticle Filter
Wireless Phone Charger
Not listed
Yes (Dual Wireless Smartphone Charging Trays)

Colours, Charging & Warranty

Charging Port Type
Not listed
Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Rear-Right Quarter)
Standard Vehicle Warranty
Not listed
2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5 Years)
Battery & Motor Warranty
Not listed
8 Years / 1,60,000 km
Service Interval
Not listed
Condition Based Service (~12 Months / 15,000 km)

Choice

Versions
2 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹64.81 Lakh – ₹71.66 Lakh
₹79.6 Lakh – ₹1.2 Crore
Colours
5 colours
14 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Only the A6 sells a petrol, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹64.81 Lakh.

Only the i5 sells a electric version: 2 versions, from ₹79.6 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

A6 A6 Premium Plus against i5 i5 eDrive35L M Sport

CityA6i5Gap
Mumbai₹73.75 Lakh₹80.11 LakhA6 ₹6.36 lakh less
Pune₹73.75 Lakh₹80.11 LakhA6 ₹6.36 lakh less
New Delhi₹71.8 Lakh₹80.11 LakhA6 ₹8.31 lakh less
Bengaluru₹77.05 Lakh₹88.14 LakhA6 ₹11.08 lakh less
Chennai₹78.36 Lakh₹80.19 LakhA6 ₹1.83 lakh less
Hyderabad₹79.04 Lakh₹80.22 LakhA6 ₹1.18 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the A6 or the i5?

The A6, by ₹14.79 lakh on the versions compared here: A6 A6 Premium Plus at ₹64.81 Lakh against i5 i5 eDrive35L M Sport at ₹79.6 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹71.8 Lakh against ₹80.11 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The A6: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2018 (rating now expired). The i5: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2023. The A6 has 6 airbags and the i5 up to 8 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The A6 A6 Premium Plus makes 265 PS and 370 Nm and the i5 i5 eDrive35L M Sport makes 268 PS and 410 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The i5 is 121 mm longer. Boot space is 530 litres in the A6 and 490 litres in the i5.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,20,640 a month for the A6 and ₹1,34,600 for the i5, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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