The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 61,000
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 82,600
 BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW M550d
€ 61,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A6 3.0 TDI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the BMW M550d.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M550d
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
57.2
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive 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
57.2 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.2
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.3
194.2 in
Length
193.3 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M550d
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5423 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.3 %
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M550d
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M550d
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
CVUA
Engine Code
N57-S
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
316 hp
376 hp
BMW M550d
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW M550d

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M550d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
38 mpg
BMW M550d
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
756 mi
702 mi
BMW M550d
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW M550d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data