The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 49,900
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 65,700
 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW ActiveHybrid 5
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,700

ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW ActiveHybrid 5.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
194 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
4101 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5291 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.37 %
BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
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
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
237 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 5

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 5

▶ REPLAY
17.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
17.3 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
33 mpg
37 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
651 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
700 mi
651 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
146.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 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
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data