The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 550i Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 67,400

€ 71,500

€ 67,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,500
ⓘ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 4.2 FSI is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 550i.
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 550i
57.4
73
79.9
57.6
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
111.9
194
116.9
192.9
194 in
Length
192.9 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 550i
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.14 %

General
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 550i
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 4.2 FSI
BMW 550i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
BVJ
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
345 hp
402 hp
BMW 550i
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 550i
Performance
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 550i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i
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11.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.45 lb/hp
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
11.79 lb/hp
10.45 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
23 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 550i
16 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
487 mi
Range
418 mi
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
487 mi
418 mi
BMW 550i
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
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).
197 kWh
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
193.3 kWh
197 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data