The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)

€ 69,000
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
€ 89,600
 BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) BMW M550d
€ 69,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW M550d.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
BMW M550d
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
57.8
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
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 competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.2
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
117.1
195.4
194.2 in
Length
195.4 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
BMW M550d
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5445 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.03 %
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
BMW M550d
C7 (4G)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
BMW M550d
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four tur­bo­chargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
CVUB
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
322 hp
395 hp
BMW M550d
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
479 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
BMW M550d

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
BMW M550d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d

▶ REPLAY
13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
13.28 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
BMW M550d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
38 mpg
37 mpg
BMW M550d
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
651 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
731 mi
651 mi
BMW M550d
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
129.6 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
127.6 kWh
129.6 kWh
BMW M550d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
BMW M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data