2023 BMW 5 Series vs. 2023 Audi A6

If you’re looking to give your St Louis commute a serious boost with a new luxury sedan, you’ve come to the right place! At BMW of West St Louis, we’re proud to offer a wide variety of BMW vehicles to suit just about every lifestyle and budget, from two-door performance coupes to three-row SUVs. One of the best midsize sedans you can find right now is the new BMW 5 Series, refreshed for the 2023 model year with powerhouse performance specs and next-generation features! The new 5 Series is a great choice, but how does it stack up to key competitors like the new Audi A6? The team at BMW of West St Louis has put together a guide comparing the Audi vs. BMW sedan price, performance, dimensions, and more. Read on, then head to our inventory to see what we have available!

Audi vs. BMW: Price Comparison

Price is often one of the first things that prospective drivers look at when shopping for a new car, and right off the bat you’ll see that the new BMW 5 Series is offered at a lower starting price than the Audi A6. Moreover, BMW offers four trim levels–including the supercharged BMW M5–while Audi only offers three configurations for the A6. Here is the full Audi vs. BMW sedan price list:

2023 BMW 5 Series Trim Levels 

• 530i/540i: MSRP from $54,800
• 530e: MSRP from $56,400
• M550i xDrive: MSRP from $79,900
• M5: MSRP from $107,900

2023 Audi A6 Trim Levels 

• Premium: MSRP from $55,900
• Premium Plus: MSRP from $59,800
• Prestige: MSRP from $69,500

Audi vs. BMW: Performance Specs

Performance is another major factor that drivers consider when picking out a luxury sedan. While there are some key similarities in engine performance between the Audi A6 and BMW 5 Series–both offer identical specs for their starting engines and both come with hybrid options–the BMW quickly pulls ahead with four distinct powertrains that include the top-level M Performance engine. Here are all the details:

BMW 5 Series Engines & Powertrains

• 2.0L 4-cylinder Turbocharged Engine – 248 hp, 258 lb-ft of torque / Standard RWD, Available AWD
• 2.0L 4-cylinder Turbocharged Hybrid Powertrain – 288 hp, 257 lb-ft of torque / Standard RWD, Available AWD
• 3.0L V6 Turbocharged Engine – 335 hp, 331 lb-ft of torque / Standard RWD, Available AWD
• 4.4L V8 M Performance Engine – 617 hp, 553 lb-ft of torque / Standard AWD

Audi A6 Engines

• 2.0L 4-cylinder MHEV Engine – 248 hp, 273 lb-ft of torque / Standard AWD
• 3.0L V6 MHEV Engine – 335 hp, 369 lb-ft of torque / Standard AWD

Audi vs. BMW: Interior Features

The best luxury sedans offer interior cabins that make every ride around Ballwin as smooth, safe, and comfortable as possible. While both the Audi A6 and BMW 5 Series have stylish, roomy interior cabins full of the latest technology, you’ll see that the BMW outmatches the A6 when it comes to infotainment and cargo space. Check out the details:

• Trunk Volume: The Audi A6 offers 13.7 cubic feet of trunk space, compared to 14.0 cubic feet in the 5 Series.
• 5 Series Infotainment: The 5 Series comes standard with a 12.3-inch central touchscreen and a 12.3-inch Interactive Driver Display.
• A6 Infotainment: The Audi has its own dual-screen setup, with 8.8-inch and 8.6-inch screens stacked above the center console. But you’ll need to upgrade to get a 10.1-inch central screen or a virtual cockpit in this model.

Find Your Next BMW Sedan at BMW of West St Louis!

If you’re still on the fence about deciding between an Audi or BMW sedan, consider seeing how the BMW handles on the road for yourself! Contact our Manchester office to see what models we have available, then head to our dealership to set up a test drive around Ladue. You can also contact us or check out our finance center if you’ve made a decision and want to move forward with the buying process!