The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 2.0 TDI (08 - 10) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 37,700
Audi A6 2.0 TDI (08 - 10) Audi A6 2.0 TDI
€ 66,800
 BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A6 2.0 TDI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 540d.
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 540d
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI (08 - 10)
73
79.9
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.4 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
194 in
Length
194.3 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 540d
3616 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5401 lb
Audi A6 2.0 TDI (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.39 %
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 540d
C6 (4F)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 540d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
CAHA
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
168 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d

Performance

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 540d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d

▶ REPLAY
21.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
21.52 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
763 mi
Range
733 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
763 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data