The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10) vs. BMW 540i (07 - 10)

€ 36,500
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10) Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
€ 56,100
 BMW 540i (07 - 10) BMW 540i
€ 36,500
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 2.0 TDI e is 3.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 540i
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10)
73
79.9
57.8
Blueprint BMW 540i (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 540i (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
194 in
Length
190.6 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 540i
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.78 %
BMW 540i (07 - 10)

General

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 540i
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 540i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
CAGB
Engine Code
N62-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
134 hp
302 hp
BMW 540i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
236 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
BMW 540i

Performance

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 540i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

▶ REPLAY
26.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
26.74 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
BMW 540i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
44 mpg
22 mpg
BMW 540i
34 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
821 mi
414 mi
BMW 540i
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).
198.9 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
109.1 kWh
198.9 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data