The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 46,700
€ 74,100
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,100
ⓘ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 is just 1.6 cm longer, 1.4 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the BMW 550i.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i
1455
1874
2086
1464
1860
2094
1874 mm
Width
1860 mm
2086 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2094 mm
1455 mm
Height
1464 mm
2912
4915
2968
4899
4915 mm
Length
4899 mm
2912 mm
Wheelbase
2968 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i
1720 kg
Kerb Weight
1975 kg
2225 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2500 kg
Weight Difference:
255 kg
12.91 %
General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
4395 CC
201 bhp
at 3700 rpm
Power
402 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
201 bhp
402 bhp
BMW 550i
400 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
400 NM
600 NM
BMW 550i
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
▶ REPLAY
8.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.91 kg/bhp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
8.56 kg/bhp
4.91 kg/bhp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
55 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 550i
49 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
792 mi
Range
395 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
792 mi
395 mi
BMW 550i
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
208.4 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
208.4 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
