The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 43,300
€ 85,000
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A6 2.8 FSI is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW M550d.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW M550d
57.3
73.8
82.1
57.8
73.5
83.7
73.8 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
114.6
193.5
117.1
195.4
193.5 in
Length
195.4 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW M550d
3715 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
4892 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
12.24 %
General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW M550d
C7 (4G)
Generation
G30
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 four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
CHVA
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
201 hp
395 hp
BMW M550d
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
561 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
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M550d
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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
18.48 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
32 mpg
40 mpg
BMW M550d
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
546 mi
Range
695 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
546 mi
695 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).
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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
140.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW M550d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
