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2017 Audi A6
MSRP $58,400 - $77,650
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2017 BMW 6 Series
MSRP $90,900 - $111,500
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Mechanical
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6 Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6
Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6
Displacement
2.0 L/121 3.0 L/181 3.0 L/183
4.4 L/268 3.0 L/182
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Diesel Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
Horsepower
252 hp @ 5600 rpm 240 hp @ 3500 rpm 340 hp @ 5500 rpm 333 hp @ 5500 rpm
445 hp @ 5500 rpm 315 hp @ 5800 rpm 600 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
273 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm 428 ft-lb @ 1750 rpm 325 ft-lb @ 2900 rpm
480 ft-lb @ 2000 rpm 330 ft-lb @ 1400 rpm 590 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
8-Speed Tiptronic Automatic
8-Speed Sport Automatic w/Paddles 8-Speed Sport Automatic -inc: paddle shifters 8-Speed Sport Automatic
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Diesel
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
10.9 - 11.5 L/100 km
12.4 - 14.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.5 - 8.2 L/100 km
8.4 - 9.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.5 - 11.5 L/100 km
8.4 - 14.7 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
73.0 - 75.0 L
70.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Standard
Standard
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Standard
Night Vision
Standard
Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Standard
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
4 - 5
Front Head Room
945 mm
1,016 - 1,031 mm
Front Leg Room
1,049 - 1,410 mm
1,069 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,461 mm
1,440 - 1,445 mm
Rear Head Room
960 mm
907 - 940 mm
Rear Leg Room
950 mm
775 - 897 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,430 mm
1,260 - 1,387 mm
Trunk Volume
399 L
300 - 459 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,911 mm
2,855 - 2,969 mm
Length, Overall
4,925 mm
4,897 - 5,009 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,875 mm
1,895 mm
Height, Overall
1,468 mm
1,364 - 1,397 mm
Min Ground Clearance
117 mm
122 - 127 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,795 - 1,895 kg
1,964 - 2,105 kg
Front Tire Size
P255/40R19 P245/45HR18 P255/35YR20 P255/40HR19 P255/35ZR20
P245/35YR20 P245/40VR19 P255/35YR20
Rear Tire Size
P255/40R19 P245/45HR18 P255/35YR20 P255/40HR19 P255/35ZR20
P275/30YR20 P245/40VR19 P285/30YR20
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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