The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 39,700
€ 61,200
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A6 2.0 TDI is 2.1 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 2.4 cm lower than the BMW 540i.
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 540i
1455
1874
2086
1479
1868
2126
1874 mm
Width
1868 mm
2086 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2126 mm
1455 mm
Height
1479 mm
2912
4915
2975
4936
4915 mm
Length
4936 mm
2912 mm
Wheelbase
2975 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 540i
1660 kg
Kerb Weight
1670 kg
2165 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2270 kg
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.6 %
General
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 540i
C7 (4G)
Generation
G30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 540i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
CSUE, CGLE
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
134 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
134 bhp
335 bhp
BMW 540i
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1380 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
350 NM
450 NM
BMW 540i
Performance
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 540i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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12.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.99 kg/bhp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
12.39 kg/bhp
4.99 kg/bhp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 540i
46 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
792 mi
Range
650 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
792 mi
650 mi
BMW 540i
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
