The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17) vs. BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 49,900
Audi A6 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 63,800
 BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800

ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 540i
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17)
73.8
82.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.8 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.3 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17)
114.6
194.2
Blueprint BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
194.2 in
Length
194.3 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 540i
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5159 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.97 %
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 540i
C7 (4G)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 540i
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
CRTE
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
215 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 540i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

▶ REPLAY
18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.42 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
18.15 lb/hp
11.42 lb/hp
BMW 540i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
53 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 540i
49 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1031 mi
Range
613 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
1031 mi
613 mi
BMW 540i
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data