Comparison Audi A6 Avant (4G, C7 facelift 2016) 3.0 TDI (272 Hp) quattro S tronic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 318d (115 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) 335i (306 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Audi | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | A6 | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | A6 Avant (4G, C7 facelift 2016) | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) | 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.0 TDI (272 Hp) quattro S tronic | 318d (115 Hp) Automatic | 335i (306 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2016 year | 2001 year | 2010 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2012 year | |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 6.0-6.2 l/100 km | 9.1 l/100 km | 12.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.8-5.0 l/100 km | 5.5 l/100 km | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.3-5.4 l/100 km | 6.8 l/100 km | 8.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | 0.30 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 73 l | 63 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO VI | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 138-144 g/km | 202 g/km | |
| Power: | 272 hp | 115 hp | 306 hp |
| Max power in: | 3500-4250 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 199 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.7 sec | 11.3 sec | 5.8 sec |
| Torque: | 580 Nm/1250-3250 rpm. | 265 Nm @ 1750 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 1200-5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M47D20 | N55B30 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2967 cm3 | 1951 cm3 | 2979 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.9 l | 5 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 11.5 l | 7.9 l | 8.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel Commonrail | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | Turbocharger | Twin-power turbo |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 16 | 19 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 91.4 mm | 88 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 83 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7 Stronic | 5 | 6 |
| Length: | 4943 mm | 4470 mm | 4531 mm |
| Width: | 1874 mm | 1740 mm | 1817 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2086 mm | ||
| Height: | 1461 mm | 1420 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2912 mm | 2725 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1627 mm | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1618 mm | 1495 mm | 1529 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 144 mm | ||
| Front overhang: | 925 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1106 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 565 l | 410 l | 450 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1680 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | Wishbone | Independent, spring |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Helical spring | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2465 kg | 1895 kg | 2070 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1835 kg | 1395 kg | 1550 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 75 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2100 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.9 m | 11.0 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2000 kg | 1700 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/55 R17 | 195/65 R15 | 225/45 R17 91W |
| Wheel rims size: | 8 J x 17 | 6.5J x 15 | 8J x 17 |