Audi A6 vs BMW 2 Series

The Audi A6 starts from $123,600 before on-road costs, while the BMW 2 Series opens at $59,900. That makes the BMW 2 Series the more affordable entry point by $63,700.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $135,960 and $65,890 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BMW 2 Series by roughly $1,425 in fuel alone.

Both the Audi A6 and BMW 2 Series hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 92% for the Audi A6 and 94% for the BMW 2 Series.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Audi A6 packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the BMW 2 Series.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Audi A6 and 6 in the BMW 2 Series. The Audi A6 adds a 360-degree camera that the BMW 2 Series misses.

The Audi A6 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen, while the BMW 2 Series gets a 10.7-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi A6 stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the BMW 2 Series. The BMW 2 Series counters with Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Audi A6 uses a Diesel MHEV producing 210kW and 620Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.6 seconds.

The BMW 2 Series responds with a Petrol making 115kW and 230Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.8 seconds.

The Audi A6 has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 115kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi A6 is 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi A6 measures 4,939mm long on a 2,924mm wheelbase, 393mm longer than the BMW 2 Series at 4,546mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi A6 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 530L in the Audi A6 and 390L in the BMW 2 Series, giving the Audi A6 a 140L advantage.

For towing, the Audi A6 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,967/year for the Audi A6 and $1,682/year for the BMW 2 Series. That is a $285 annual difference in favour of the BMW 2 Series.

Estimated annual total: $1,967 (Audi A6) vs $1,682 (BMW 2 Series). The BMW 2 Series saves you roughly $285 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi A6) vs 5 years / 999,999km (BMW 2 Series). Both match on warranty length.