The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 36,500
€ 66,800
€ 36,500
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 e 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 e
BMW 540d
57.4
73
79.9
58.2
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
111.9
194
117.1
194.3
194 in
Length
194.3 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 540d
3583 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.2 %
General
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
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 e
BMW 540d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
CAGB
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
134 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
236 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d
Performance
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 540d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
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26.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
26.74 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
44 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
821 mi
Range
733 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
821 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
109.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
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
