The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 43,800

€ 65,700

€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,700
ⓘ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 2.7 TDI is just 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW ActiveHybrid 5.
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
57.4
73
79.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.6 in
111.9
194
116.9
193.2
194 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.87 %

General
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
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 ActiveHybrid 5
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
N55-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 5800 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
187 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Performance
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 5
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20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
20.45 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
37 mpg
37 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
680 mi
Range
651 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
680 mi
651 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
131.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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