The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 44,400
Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 61,200
 BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 540i
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.8 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.3 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
193.5 in
Length
194.3 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 540i
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.76 %
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 540i
C7 (4G)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 540i
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
201 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 540i
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

▶ REPLAY
18.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
18.65 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
BMW 540i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 540i
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
762 mi
Range
650 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
762 mi
650 mi
BMW 540i
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data