The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 2.0 TFSI hybrid tiptronic (12 - 14) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 54,200
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI hybrid tiptronic (12 - 14) Audi A6 2.0 TFSI hybrid
€ 66,800
 BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d
€ 54,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A6 2.0 TFSI hybrid is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 540d.
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI hybrid
BMW 540d
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TFSI hybrid tiptronic (12 - 14)
73.8
82.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.8 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.3 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TFSI hybrid tiptronic (12 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
193.5 in
Length
194.3 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 2.0 TFSI hybrid
BMW 540d
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5401 lb
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI hybrid tiptronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.81 %
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Audi A6 2.0 TFSI hybrid
BMW 540d
C7 (4G)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 2.0 TFSI hybrid
BMW 540d
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
CHJA
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI hybrid
242 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI hybrid
354 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d

Performance

Audi A6 2.0 TFSI hybrid
BMW 540d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.0 TFSI hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d

▶ REPLAY
16.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI hybrid
16.81 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 2.0 TFSI hybrid
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI hybrid
38 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
38 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
733 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI hybrid
731 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI hybrid
117.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 2.0 TFSI hybrid
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data