The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 550i Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 37,400
€ 71,500
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A6 2.0 TDI is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 550i.
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
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
193.5
116.9
192.9
193.5 in
Length
192.9 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 550i
3638 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
13.38 %
General
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 550i
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 550i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
CSUE, CGLE
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
134 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
134 hp
402 hp
BMW 550i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 550i
Performance
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 550i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
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27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.45 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
27.15 lb/hp
10.45 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 550i
39 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
825 mi
Range
418 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
825 mi
418 mi
BMW 550i
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
197 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
197 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
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











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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