The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 46,400

€ 86,300

€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,300
ⓘ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 little smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 cm shorter, 1.3 cm narrower and 0.8 cm lower than the BMW M550i.
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW M550i
1459
1855
2030
1467
1868
2126
1855 mm
Width
1868 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2126 mm
1459 mm
Height
1467 mm
2843
4927
2975
4962
4927 mm
Length
4962 mm
2843 mm
Wheelbase
2975 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW M550i
1830 kg
Kerb Weight
1885 kg
2345 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2460 kg

Weight Difference:
55 kg
2.92 %

General
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW M550i
C6 (4F)
Generation
G30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW M550i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2698 CC
Engine Capacity
4395 CC
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
456 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
187 bhp
456 bhp
BMW M550i
450 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
650 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
450 NM
650 NM
BMW M550i
Performance
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW M550i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
56 m
0.000 sec

BMW M550i
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9.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.13 kg/bhp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
9.79 kg/bhp
4.13 kg/bhp
BMW M550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW M550i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
40 mpg
32 mpg
BMW M550i
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
700 mi
Range
475 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
700 mi
475 mi
BMW M550i
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
168.7 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
146.1 kWh
168.7 kWh
BMW M550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW M550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
546 L
Boot Capacity
530 L











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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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