BHPian ElderHokage<\/strong> recently shared this with other enthusiasts.<\/p>\n Hi,<\/p>\n As the Audi A6 Premium Plus roughly costs the same as a BMW 3-Series and Mercedes C-Class, I wanted to get some expert opinions on this comparison.<\/p>\n The comparison is between the Mercedes C200, BMW 330Li and Audi A6 Premium Plus Model Year 24. No diesel for me whatsoever because of low running.<\/p>\n The cars I own right now are:<\/p>\n The super awesome Linea T-Jet with only 65K km (2013 model).<\/p>\n The super reliable EcoSport Diesel (2017 model).<\/p>\n My own experience with test drives of these vehicles:<\/p>\n Felt the narrowest and smallest of the three and it is just that. I felt the power was missing and I felt the gap between the pedal and the brake was more than that in the other two. It made driving uncomfortable. During acceleration, the car takes its time to make up its mind.<\/p>\n The ground clearance is the lowest and the car touched all three speed-breakers (outside my colony) with three persons sitting in it. The Audi A6 and BMW 3-Series didn\u2019t touch those speed-breakers with 4 persons sitting inside.<\/p>\n The interiors are lovely, but that\u2019s it. I think Mercedes is doing wrong by providing these puny engines in their cars. It doesn\u2019t feel like a full-blown premium car.<\/p>\n This was probably the best car I have driven. It gave me the same connected feel as my Linea T-Jet but like it was on steroids. I loved the drive. The road presence is fine as well. The interiors are okay, but I drove this after A6, and I think the Audi spoiled me.<\/p>\n I think Audi A6 has the best interiors. I love how the interior ambient lighting is not overdone and there is no sound inside the car. I felt the difference was night and day between the Audi A6 and the other two. And the A6 felt like it was from a segment above. The engine is super silent and that gearbox is super quick. I have apprehensions about the DSG though.<\/p>\n After the test drive, I am sure that it is the 3-Series vs Audi A6 for me. I did a quick notes exercise to write down the pros of each car over the other. This is what I ended up with:<\/p>\n All these cons are pushing me towards the A6 Technology. The difference is around 6 lakhs. What do you think of the comparison?<\/p>\n Also, please share your thoughts on the transmission that the A6 uses. Is it a DQ381? What is the long-term reliability of the gearbox? I have we reached a point where DSGs are as reliable as other ATs. I personally think the BMW transmission is more robust and reliable. Please comment.<\/p>\n What is the after-sales service like for BMW and Audi? I heard Audi\u2019s service is notorious.<\/p>\n Also, for the same price, what do you think about Audi being a class higher than the 3-Series. Is it just a better product overall?<\/p>\n Which one would you have purchased between the Audi A6 Premium Plus and 3-Series and why?<\/p>\n PS My driving will be mostly in Delhi NCR with occasional road trips to Kanpur, Jaipur, Jodhpur and some hill stations which premium sedans like these can handle.<\/p>\n Here’s what GTO<\/strong> had to say on the matter:<\/p>\n You own a Linea & EcoSport, two dynamically accomplished cars. You clearly “live to drive”. If I were you, I’d choose the BMW 330i for the sheer driving pleasure on tap. This is the best 3-Series generation ever built and offers great looks, perfect suspension balance, a high-revving turbo-petrol & among the best AT gearboxes in the world today. Brownie points for being a RWD vs the Audi’s FWD.<\/p>\n The Audi will be great as a luxury & family car. But for driving pleasure, it can’t touch the BMW 330i. Plus, being that the 3-Series is only available as the longer Gran Limousine now, it offers more than enough space at the back for your family.<\/p>\n This would be my choice.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Here’s what BHPian Axe77<\/strong> had to say on the matter:<\/p>\n Out of these two I\u2019d hands down pick the 330 Li. It\u2019s got a nice enough back seat in LWB guise and the driving pleasure of the BMW will just be a MUCH nicer experience. The B48 engine too is one of the smoothest engines around and is a joy to experience.<\/p>\n Even in terms of maintenance, my general perception (having experienced BMW but not Audi) is that BMW should trump Audi in the upkeep and peace of mind department.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Here’s what BHPian iliketurtles<\/strong> had to say on the matter:<\/p>\n Go for the 330Li. The A6 feels and is from a segment above, as you said, but what the BMW loses on plushness and outright luxury feels is more than made up by its improved dynamics vis-\u00e0-vis the Audi and the much better track record of reliability.<\/p>\n That, coupled with its easy ownership plans (seen in BSI) make it an easy recommendation over the A6 for me.<\/p>\n PS: I know of FNG owners who have told me pointedly not to buy Audi\u2019s because, and I quote \u201cwhen they crap the bed, they do so spectacularly\u201d. Make of that what you will.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Here’s what BHPian sandeepmohan<\/strong> had to say on the matter:<\/p>\n If you’re after outright comfort as a driver and passenger comfort is also important, get the Audi. If you’re after fun behind the wheel, it can only be a BMW.<\/p>\n The A6 is pure elegance. The 330i is a sharp shooter.<\/p>\n You can’t fault either on anything. They are both very good cars.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Here’s what BHPian anothercar<\/strong> had to say on the matter:<\/p>\n We own C class 2021, 330Li 2022 and Audi A6 premium plus 2022.<\/p>\n Keeping C out of the equation, for the other two, you can consider following key points:<\/p>\n Check out BHPian comments for more insights and information.<\/p>\nC-Class:<\/h2>\n
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