The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 67,400
Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 4.2 FSI
€ 75,800
 BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW 550i
€ 67,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800

ⓘ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 4.2 FSI is just 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 550i.
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 550i
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
194 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 550i
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5467 lb
Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.64 %
BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
345 hp
444 hp
BMW 550i
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
479 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
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i

▶ REPLAY
11.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
11.79 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
BMW 550i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
23 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 550i
16 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
487 mi
Range
473 mi
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
487 mi
473 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).
174.3 kWh
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
193.3 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 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