The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 39,900
Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 2.0 TDI
€ 74,100
 BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) BMW 550i
€ 39,900
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A6 2.0 TDI is just 2.8 cm longer, 0.5 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the BMW 550i.
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 550i
1459
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 10)
1855
2030
1464
Blueprint BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
1860
2094
1855 mm
Width
1860 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2094 mm
1459 mm
Height
1464 mm
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 10)
2843
4927
Blueprint BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
2968
4899
4927 mm
Length
4899 mm
2843 mm
Wheelbase
2968 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 550i
1665 kg
Kerb Weight
1975 kg
2170 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2500 kg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
310 kg
15.7 %
BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)

General

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 550i
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 550i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
CAHA
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
4395 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
402 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
168 bhp
402 bhp
BMW 550i
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
350 NM
600 NM
BMW 550i

Performance

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 550i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

67 m
0.000 sec

BMW 550i

▶ REPLAY
9.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.91 kg/bhp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
9.91 kg/bhp
4.91 kg/bhp
BMW 550i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 550i
39 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
750 mi
Range
395 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
750 mi
395 mi
BMW 550i
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
208.4 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
208.4 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
546 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data