The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 43,800
€ 61,200
€ 43,800
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 Audi A6 2.7 TDI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 540i
57.4
73
79.9
58.2
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.4 in
Height
58.2 in
111.9
194
117.1
194.3
194 in
Length
194.3 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 540i
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.74 %
General
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 540i
C6 (4F)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 540i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
187 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 540i
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
20.45 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
37 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 540i
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
680 mi
Range
650 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
680 mi
650 mi
BMW 540i
Environmental Impact
131.6 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 2.7 TDI
131.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
