Verdict
The BMW 5 Series is the rational Malaysian pick: its RM340,800 price undercuts the Audi A6 by RM249,100, while annual road tax is RM379 against RM2,118. It also brings active cruise control with Stop & Go, steering lane-keeping, blind-spot monitoring, a 360-degree camera and head-up display. The Audi answers with a 340 hp V6, 500 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time, versus 208 hp, 330 Nm and 7.5 seconds for the rear-drive BMW. Choose the A6 for its pace and 530-litre boot; choose the BMW for the far lower outlay and stronger driver-assistance kit.
The A6 sport 3.0 TFSI quattro (RM603,172) sits above every 5 Series variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the Audi A6 if 340 hp, 500 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 5.1-second 0-100 km/h sprint matter more than the RM249,100 purchase-price gap.
Pick the BMW 5 Series if you want the RM340,800 entry point, RM379 annual road tax and active cruise control with Stop & Go.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A6 RM589,900; BMW 5 Series RM340,800.
- Road tax per year: Audi A6 RM2,118; BMW 5 Series RM379.
- Power and torque: Audi A6 340 hp and 500 Nm; BMW 5 Series 208 hp and 330 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Audi A6 5.1 seconds; BMW 5 Series 7.5 seconds.
- Driveline: Audi A6 all-wheel drive; BMW 5 Series rear-wheel drive.
- Boot space: Audi A6 530 litres; BMW 5 Series 490 litres.
A6
- 340 hp and 500 Nm V6 with all-wheel drive
- 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- 530-litre boot and 5-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- Costs RM249,100 more to buy
- Annual road tax is RM2,118 versus RM379
- Lacks blind-spot monitoring, head-up display and 360-degree camera
5 Series
- RM340,800 price and RM379 annual road tax
- Active cruise control with Stop & Go and steering lane-keeping
- Blind-spot monitoring, head-up display and 360-degree camera
- 208 hp and 330 Nm trail the Audi's 340 hp and 500 Nm
- 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time is 2.4 seconds slower
- 490-litre boot is 40 litres smaller
What the A6 has over the 5 Series
What the 5 Series has over the A6
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Boot space favours the A6: 530 litres against 490.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM589,900 | RM340,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,118 | RM379✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM6,020/mo | RM3,480/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM15,684 | RM9,174✓ |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM2,866 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM14.33 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM103,336 | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing and mild hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 340 hp at 5,000 rpm✓ | 208 hp at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,370 rpm✓ | 330 Nm at 1,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.5 mm × 89 mm | 82 mm × 94.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 16 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 60 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 0.5 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S-tronic | Eight-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 7 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BorgWarner | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1 seconds✓ | 7.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.2 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 230 km/h |
| Co2 | 172 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,939 mm | 5,060 mm |
| Width | 1,886 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,457 mm | 1,515 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,924 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | 1,760 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 63 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 530 litres✓ | 490 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/40R20 | 245/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/40R20 | 245/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" 5 Spoke V Alloys | 19" Style-934 Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 5 Spoke V Alloys | 19" Style-934 Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dampers, Dynamic All-wheel Steering | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side) | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Audi pre sense front | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Audi pre sense rear | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination with Dynamic Turn Signals | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear | 1 Wireless Charger, 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 4 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered rear sun shade, manual rear door window shades | Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 10.1" MMI navigation plus with 8.6" MMI touch response, 730 watt Bang & Olufsen sound system with 16 speakers | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 12-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Active Lane keeping assistant and Stop & Go function |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft-close Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Audi virtual cockpit | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 3 years✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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A6 vs 5 Series FAQ
Is the Audi A6 or BMW 5 Series better?
The BMW 5 Series is better for lower ownership entry cost and assistance equipment. The Audi A6 is better for outright performance, all-wheel drive and boot space, reaching 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds versus 7.5 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The Audi A6 costs RM589,900 and the BMW 5 Series costs RM340,800, so the Audi is RM249,100 more expensive.
Which has the better safety and parking equipment?
The BMW 5 Series has the stronger active-assistance and parking set: blind-spot monitoring, steering lane-keeping, active cruise control with Stop & Go, six front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera and head-up display.
Which one is locally assembled?
The 5 Series is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the A6 is fully imported (CBU) from Germany. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.
Which has the better warranty?
The A6 carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 2 years for the 5 Series.