The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 550i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 43,800
€ 67,100
€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 2.7 TDI is 3.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 550i.
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 550i
57.4
73
79.9
57.8
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
111.9
194
113.7
190.6
194 in
Length
190.6 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 550i
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.57 %
General
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 550i
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 550i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
187 hp
362 hp
BMW 550i
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
BMW 550i
Performance
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 550i
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
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20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.63 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
20.45 lb/hp
10.63 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
37 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 550i
29 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
423 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
680 mi
423 mi
BMW 550i
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).
195.2 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
131.6 kWh
195.2 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
