The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 43,300
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 2.8 FSI
€ 82,600
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW M550d
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600

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 bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the BMW M550d.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW M550d
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.2
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
73.8 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.3
193.5 in
Length
193.3 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW M550d
3715 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
4892 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5423 lb
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
595 lb
13.8 %
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW M550d
C7 (4G)
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
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
CHVA
Engine Code
N57-S
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
201 hp
376 hp
BMW M550d
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

Performance

Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW M550d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d

 REPLAY
18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.46 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
18.48 lb/hp
11.46 lb/hp
BMW M550d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
32 mpg
38 mpg
BMW M550d
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
546 mi
702 mi
BMW M550d
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).
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
140.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW M550d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data