The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)

€ 55,600
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 85,000
 BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) BMW M550d
€ 55,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000

ⓘ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 2.9 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 1.2 cm lower than the BMW M550d.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M550d
1455
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
1874
2086
1467
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
1868
2126
1874 mm
Width
1868 mm
2086 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2126 mm
1455 mm
Height
1467 mm
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
2912
4933
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
2975
4962
4933 mm
Length
4962 mm
2912 mm
Wheelbase
2975 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M550d
1845 kg
Kerb Weight
1920 kg
2380 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2470 kg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
75 kg
3.91 %
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M550d
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 M550d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four tur­bo­chargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
CRTD
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
268 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
268 bhp
395 bhp
BMW M550d
580 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
760 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
580 NM
760 NM
BMW M550d

Performance

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

76 m
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

61 m
0.000 sec

BMW M550d

▶ REPLAY
6.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.86 kg/bhp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
6.88 kg/bhp
4.86 kg/bhp
BMW M550d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
55 mpg
48 mpg
BMW M550d
48 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
73 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
889 mi
Range
695 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
889 mi
695 mi
BMW M550d
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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW M550d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data