The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 43,000
€ 81,300
€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,300
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW M550d BluePerformance.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW M550d BluePerformance
57.4
73
79.9
57.2
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.2 in
111.9
194
116.9
193.3
194 in
Length
193.3 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW M550d BluePerformance
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb
Weight Difference:
783 lb
18.03 %
General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW M550d BluePerformance
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
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 M550d BluePerformance
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
CCEA
Engine Code
N57-S
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
217 hp
376 hp
BMW M550d BluePerformance
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Performance
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW M550d BluePerformance
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M550d BluePerformance
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
16.41 lb/hp
11.55 lb/hp
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
37 mpg
BMW M550d BluePerformance
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
518 mi
690 mi
BMW M550d BluePerformance
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).
129.6 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
159.2 kWh
129.6 kWh
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW M550d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
