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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW M550d.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M550d
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
57.8
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
73.5
83.7
73.8 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.2
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
117.1
195.4
194.2 in
Length
195.4 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M550d
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5445 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.9 %
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M550d
C7 (4G)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
268 hp
395 hp
BMW M550d
428 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
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

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d

▶ REPLAY
15.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
15.18 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
BMW M550d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
40 mpg
BMW M550d
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
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)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data