The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (11 - 13)
€ 46,700

€ 63,200

€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,200
ⓘ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 ActiveHybrid 5.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
57.3
73.8
82.1
57.6
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
114.6
193.5
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 ActiveHybrid 5
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.65 %

General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
N55-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 5800 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
201 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 5
▶ REPLAY
18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
18.87 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
37 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
792 mi
Range
651 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
792 mi
651 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data