The luxury segment is more competitive than ever. Brands are vying for excellence at a time where every stitch, every knob, and every inch of dashboard can make a difference, and the most recent crowd of midsize luxury sports sedans is an excellent example of this. Two of the top competitors in Charlotte are the new Audi A6 and the new BMW 5 Series.
The usual run of car comparison factors--price, warranty, reliability--makes this a tough rivalry. The Audi A6 is slightly more affordable than the BMW 5 Series, but both are exceptionally well-equipped. Warranty coverage (four years, 50,000 miles) is the same for both models, and both brands are known for making solid, quality vehicles.
Read through our competitive comparison to see which sedan will be the better fit for you.
Style, Design, and Interior
- The Audi A6 was built to perform; the BMW 5 Series was built to look good. Beauty is more than just skin deep to a sports car
- The Audi A6 boasts standard leather seat upholstery; the BMW 5 Series uses pleather in its entry-level 5 Series model
- Audi's MMI infotainment system and BMW's iDrive infotainment are both very competitive; but Audi's system is slightly more intuitive and easier to use
 
Engine Power and Performance
- Thanks to Audi intelligent engineering, the Audi A6 offers better efficiency than the BMW 5 Series
- Both models come standard with a 2.0-liter turbo engine--but Audi boasts slightly more horsepower
- Audi's available quattro all-wheel-drive system is more capable than BMW's optional xDrive AWD system
Test-Drive the New 2018 Audi A6 in Charlotte
The ultimate test of the new Audi A6 happens behind the wheel. If you're still in a toss-up between a new Audi and the new BMW 5 Series, come into our Charlotte showroom to see the newest midsize sport sedan in the metal and take a test drive. You'll know by the end of your first curve.
