The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 43,000
€ 75,800
€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800
ⓘ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 2.8 FSI is just 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 550i.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i
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 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb
Weight Difference:
750 lb
17.4 %
General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 550i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
CCEA
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
217 hp
444 hp
BMW 550i
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 550i
Performance
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
16.41 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 550i
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
473 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
518 mi
473 mi
BMW 550i
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).
174.3 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
159.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
