The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)

€ 49,900
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
€ 90,500
 BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) BMW M550i
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A6 3.0 TFSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW M550i.
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW M550i
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
73
79.9
57.8
Blueprint BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
117.1
195.4
194 in
Length
195.4 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW M550i
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5467 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.23 %
BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW M550i
C6 (4F)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW M550i
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
CAJA
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
523 hp
BMW M550i
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW M550i

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW M550i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550i

▶ REPLAY
13.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.2 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
13.76 lb/hp
8.2 lb/hp
BMW M550i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW M550i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
25 mpg
24 mpg
BMW M550i
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
529 mi
Range
431 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
529 mi
431 mi
BMW M550i
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
185.7 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
178.2 kWh
185.7 kWh
BMW M550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW M550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data