The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 42,700
€ 74,100
€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra is 1.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 550i.
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
BMW 550i
57.3
73.8
82.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.8 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.6 in
114.6
194.2
116.9
192.9
194.2 in
Length
192.9 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
BMW 550i
3627 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
728 lb
16.72 %
General
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
BMW 550i
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
BMW 550i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
CYGA
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
187 hp
402 hp
BMW 550i
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
236 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 550i
Performance
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
BMW 550i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
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19.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.83 lb/hp
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
19.4 lb/hp
10.83 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
41 mpg
21 mpg
BMW 550i
33 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
708 mi
Range
395 mi
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
708 mi
395 mi
BMW 550i
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).
208.4 kWh
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
108 kWh
208.4 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
