The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 40,200
€ 66,800
€ 40,200
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
The Audi A6 2.8 FSI 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 540d.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 540d
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 2.8 FSI
BMW 540d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.75 %
General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 540d
C6 (4F)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 540d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
CCDA
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
187 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d
Performance
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 540d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
19.04 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
518 mi
Range
733 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
518 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
Environmental Impact
159.2 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 2.8 FSI
159.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
