Audi A6 Allroad vs BMW i5 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$6,120
- A6 Allroad: 12.7 cu ft more cargo, 0.3 s quicker to 60.
- i5: $6,120 cheaper, $975 a year less on energy.
- A6 Allroad wins 4 of 12 measures.
| Measure | A6 Allroad | i5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $74,395 | $68,275 | i5 |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 335 hp | About the same |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | A6 Allroad |
| MPG or MPGe | 24 mpg | 110 MPGe | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $1,600 | $625 | i5 |
| EV range | N/A | 310 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 30.0 cu ft | 17.3 cu ft | A6 Allroad |
| Cargo, seats up | 30.0 cu ft | 17.3 cu ft | A6 Allroad |
| Rear legroom | 37.4 in | 37.0 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | About the same |
| Length | 194.9 in | 199.2 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.8 in | 74.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,486 lb | 4,916 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 4,000 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.7 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 5.4 s tested | 5.7 s tested | A6 Allroad |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| A6 Allroad 55 TFSI Premium Plus AWD $73,100 | i5 xDrive40 AWD $70,100 | $3,000 |
| i5 eDrive40 RWD $67,100 | A6 Allroad 55 TFSI Premium Plus AWD $73,100 | $6,000 |
Cost to run
i5 costs $11,970 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | A6 Allroad | i5 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $74,395 | $68,275 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,600 | $625 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,600 | $3,750 |
| Total, 6 years | $83,995 | $72,025 |
Charging cost estimated from MPGe.
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: i5 wins.
A6 Allroad wins if MPG weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | i5 | 8% |
| MPG | i5 | 61% |
| Power | About the same | |
| Space | A6 Allroad | 42% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
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