The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 550i Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 57,300
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 73,200
 BMW 550i Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW 550i
€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,200

ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 550i.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 550i Steptronic (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint BMW 550i Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
193.5 in
Length
193.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i
4112 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5357 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.1 %
BMW 550i Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
CGQB
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
309 hp
444 hp
BMW 550i
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 550i

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i

▶ REPLAY
13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.46 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
13.31 lb/hp
9.46 lb/hp
BMW 550i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 550i
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
641 mi
Range
506 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
641 mi
506 mi
BMW 550i
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
162.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
129.6 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data