The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW 540i (07 - 10)
€ 42,700
€ 56,100
€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra is 3.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
BMW 540i
57.3
73.8
82.1
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.8 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
114.6
194.2
113.7
190.6
194.2 in
Length
190.6 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
BMW 540i
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.63 %
General
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
BMW 540i
C7 (4G)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
BMW 540i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
CYGA
Engine Code
N62-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
187 hp
302 hp
BMW 540i
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
236 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
BMW 540i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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19.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
19.4 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
41 mpg
22 mpg
BMW 540i
33 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
708 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
708 mi
414 mi
BMW 540i
Environmental Impact
108 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
198.9 kWh
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
108 kWh
198.9 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
