The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 52,500
€ 66,800
€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800
ⓘ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 2.1 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 2.4 cm lower than the BMW 540d.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 540d
1455
1874
2086
1479
1868
2126
1874 mm
Width
1868 mm
2086 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2126 mm
1455 mm
Height
1479 mm
2912
4915
2975
4936
4915 mm
Length
4936 mm
2912 mm
Wheelbase
2975 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 540d
1795 kg
Kerb Weight
1830 kg
2330 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2450 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
1.91 %
General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 540d
C7 (4G)
Generation
G30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 540d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
CDUC, CDUD
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
242 bhp
316 bhp
BMW 540d
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
680 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
580 NM
680 NM
BMW 540d
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 540d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
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7.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
7.42 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
48 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 540d
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
75 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
790 mi
Range
733 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
790 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
620 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
