Audi A6 vs BMW 5 Series LWB (2026)
Audi A6 (₹64.81 Lakh – ₹71.66 Lakh) and BMW 5 Series LWB (₹76.60 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury sedan space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Audi A6 is more affordable — it starts ₹11.79 Lakh lower than the BMW 5 Series LWB.
- The BMW 5 Series LWB is the more powerful car, with 254 bhp against 242 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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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 →BMW 5 Series LWB in short
The eighth-generation 5 Series arrived in India in July 2024 exclusively as a long-wheelbase petrol: the 530Li M Sport at ₹76.60 lakh, monospec. Its 258 PS 2.0L turbo-petrol carries 48V mild-hybrid assistance, and the stretched body targets the Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB — the only other long-wheelbase sedan in the class — head on. Buyers wanting an electric 5 Series get the closely related i5 eDrive35L at ₹79.60 lakh.
Full 5 Series LWB prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: A6 or 5 Series LWB?
The Audi A6 is more affordable — it starts ₹11.79 Lakh lower than the BMW 5 Series LWB. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
A6 vs 5 Series LWB — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi A6 — not yet tested; BMW 5 Series LWB — not yet tested.
Should I buy the A6 or the 5 Series LWB?
The Audi A6 is more affordable — it starts ₹11.79 Lakh lower than the BMW 5 Series LWB. The BMW 5 Series LWB is the more powerful car, with 254 bhp against 242 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.