A6 vs 3 Series

Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.

Audi A6
Audi

A6

Price from $64,100
Monthly payment $745
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BMW 3 Series
BMW

3 Series

Price from $48,000
Monthly payment $558
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Specifications

  A6 3 Series
Manufacturer Audi BMW
Starting price $64,100 $48,000
Monthly payment $745 $558
Fuel type Hybrid Hybrid
Fuel economy 24.0 mpg 29.0 mpg
CO₂ emissions 365 g/mi–386 g/mi 286 g/mi–304 g/mi
Annual maintenance cost — —

About this comparison

Audi A6 and BMW 3 Series suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.

A6 starts at $64,100; 3 Series starts at $48,000. The difference is $16,100, making 3 Series about 25% cheaper before financing.

Estimated monthly payment: A6 — $745; 3 Series — $558. The difference is $187 per month, with 3 Series lower.

Both models use Hybrid. Fuel economy is A6 — 24.0 mpg; 3 Series — 29.0 mpg. 3 Series uses less energy in everyday driving.

The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.

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