The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 550i Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 43,300
€ 71,500
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,500
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 550i.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i
57.3
73.8
82.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.8 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.6 in
114.6
193.5
116.9
192.9
193.5 in
Length
192.9 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i
3715 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4892 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
11.55 %
General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
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 550i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
CHVA
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
201 hp
402 hp
BMW 550i
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 550i
Performance
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.45 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
18.48 lb/hp
10.45 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
32 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 550i
25 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
546 mi
Range
418 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
546 mi
418 mi
BMW 550i
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
197 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
140.2 kWh
197 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
