The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI quattro (08 - 10) vs. BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 40,800
€ 58,300
€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 2.8 FSI is 3.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 540i
57.4
73
79.9
57.8
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
111.9
194
113.7
190.6
194 in
Length
190.6 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 540i
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 540i
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 540i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
CCDA
Engine Code
N62-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
187 hp
302 hp
BMW 540i
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 540i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
20.45 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 540i
19 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
449 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
572 mi
449 mi
BMW 540i
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
183.8 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
164.8 kWh
183.8 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
