The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 43,000
€ 61,200
€ 43,000
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 2.8 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 540i.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
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 2.8 FSI
BMW 540i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.29 %
General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 540i
C6 (4F)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 540i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
CCEA
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
217 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 540i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
16.41 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 540i
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
518 mi
Range
650 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
518 mi
650 mi
BMW 540i
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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
159.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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