Audi A6 Allroad vs BMW M3 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$6,080
- A6 Allroad: $6,080 cheaper, 5 mpg better.
- M3: 138 hp more, 1.3 s quicker to 60.
- A6 Allroad wins 6 of 12 measures.
| Measure | A6 Allroad | M3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $74,395 | $80,475 | A6 Allroad |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 473 hp | M3 |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 406 lb-ft | M3 |
| MPG combined | 24 mpg | 19 mpg | A6 Allroad |
| Cargo, max | 30.0 cu ft | 16.9 cu ft | A6 Allroad |
| Cargo, seats up | 30.0 cu ft | 16.9 cu ft | A6 Allroad |
| Rear legroom | 37.4 in | 35.6 in | A6 Allroad |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 41.6 in | About the same |
| Length | 194.9 in | 189.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.8 in | 74.3 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,486 lb | 3,840 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 4,000 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 4.7 in | A6 Allroad |
| 0-60 mph | 5.4 s tested | 4.1 s tested | M3 |
| 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 | M3 RWD $79,300 | $6,200 |
| M3 RWD $79,300 | A6 Allroad 55 TFSI Prestige AWD $79,200 | $100 |
Cost to run
A6 Allroad costs $8,606 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | A6 Allroad | M3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $74,395 | $80,475 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,600 | $2,021 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,600 | $12,126 |
| Total, 6 years | $83,995 | $92,601 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: A6 Allroad wins.
M3 wins if Space weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | A6 Allroad | 8% |
| MPG | A6 Allroad | 21% |
| Power | M3 | 29% |
| Space | A6 Allroad | 44% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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