The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 46,700
Audi A6 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 74,100
 BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) BMW 550i
€ 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 0.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 550i.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
73.2
82.4
73.8 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
116.9
192.9
193.5 in
Length
192.9 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5512 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
12.91 %
BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 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
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
201 hp
402 hp
BMW 550i
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
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

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i

▶ REPLAY
18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.83 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
18.87 lb/hp
10.83 lb/hp
BMW 550i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
21 mpg
BMW 550i
41 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
208.4 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
208.4 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
412 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data