Comparison · European Market

BMW 5 Series vs Audi A6

Side-by-side reliability, price, and known-issue comparison for the European used-car market. Composite scores come from TÜV (Germany), ADAC (pan-European), and NHTSA (US-sold variants).

B

BMW 5 Series

2015–2016
Reliability composite
74
/ 100
Good
ADAC + MOT + NHTSA + TUV
Catalogue price range
€49,950–€68,600
Documented issues
1
• EPS steering rack motor failure — €1,500
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A

Audi A6

2015–2017
Reliability composite
76
/ 100
Good
ADAC + MOT + NHTSA + TUV
Catalogue price range
€44,800–€67,600
Documented issues
2
• MMI infotainment freeze / boot failure — €400
• Air suspension compressor failure (Allroad / Avant adaptive air) — €800
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Bottom Line

These two are statistically tied on reliability composite. Decide based on the issue list, drive preference, and ownership cost projections — both are reasonable buys with similar long-term risk profiles. Plug your specific listing into the analyzer to factor in mileage, asking price, and current service history.

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BMW 5 Series reliability
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