The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14) vs. BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)

€ 44,400
Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 86,300
 BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) BMW M550i
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A6 3.0 TDI is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW M550i.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M550i
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.8
Blueprint BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
117.1
195.4
193.5 in
Length
195.4 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M550i
3748 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5423 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.82 %
BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M550i
C7 (4G)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M550i
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
Power
456 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
201 hp
456 hp
BMW M550i
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW M550i

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M550i
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550i

▶ REPLAY
18.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.11 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
18.65 lb/hp
9.11 lb/hp
BMW M550i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M550i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
26 mpg
BMW M550i
36 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
762 mi
Range
475 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
762 mi
475 mi
BMW M550i
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).
168.7 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
168.7 kWh
BMW M550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data