Audi A4 vs Audi A6 (2026)
Audi A4 (₹46.88 Lakh – ₹55.83 Lakh) and Audi A6 (₹64.81 Lakh – ₹71.66 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury sedan space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Audi A4 is more affordable — it starts ₹17.93 Lakh lower than the Audi A6.
- The Audi A6 is the more powerful car, with 242 bhp against 201 bhp.
- The Audi A6 has the bigger boot: 530 litres vs 460 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Audi A4 in short
The A4 is Audi's core luxury sedan in India, priced ₹46.88 lakh (Premium) to ₹55.83 lakh (Technology) — the cheapest entry into the German luxury sedan class, undercutting the BMW 3 Series LWB by nearly ₹14 lakh. All variants run a 204 PS 2.0L TFSI petrol with mild-hybrid assistance and front-wheel drive. The mid-level Premium Plus is on sale but held from our table while we resolve a price conflict between sources (₹51.85 vs ₹51.57 lakh).
Full A4 prices & variants →Audi A6 in short
The A6 is Audi's executive sedan in India, running ₹64.81 lakh (MY2025 base) to ₹71.66 lakh (Technology) with a 245 PS 2.0L TFSI mild-hybrid petrol. This C8 generation is in runout — the all-new A6 is expected in India around October — which makes the current car the value play of the class: it undercuts the BMW 5 Series LWB by nearly ₹12 lakh and the Mercedes E-Class by more. Unlike those two, the A6 runs a standard wheelbase.
Full A6 prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: A4 or A6?
The Audi A4 is more affordable — it starts ₹17.93 Lakh lower than the Audi A6. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
A4 vs A6 — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi A4 — not yet tested; Audi A6 — not yet tested.
Should I buy the A4 or the A6?
The Audi A4 is more affordable — it starts ₹17.93 Lakh lower than the Audi A6. The Audi A6 is the more powerful car, with 242 bhp against 201 bhp. The Audi A6 has the bigger boot: 530 litres vs 460 litres. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.