The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 50,200

€ 66,800

€ 50,200
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A6 2.0 TFSI is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 540d.
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
BMW 540d
57.3
73.8
82.1
58.2
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
114.6
194.2
117.1
194.3
194.2 in
Length
194.3 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
BMW 540d
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.18 %

General
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
BMW 540d
C7 (4G)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
BMW 540d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
CYNB, CYPA
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
249 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
273 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d
Performance
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
BMW 540d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d
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15.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
15.36 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
35 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
695 mi
Range
733 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
695 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
Environmental Impact
127 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 TFSI
127 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data