The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 67,400
€ 82,600
€ 67,400
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A6 4.2 FSI is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW M550d.
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW M550d
57.4
73
79.9
57.2
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.2 in
111.9
194
116.9
193.3
194 in
Length
193.3 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW M550d
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.64 %
General
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW M550d
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 M550d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
BVJ
Engine Code
N57-S
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
345 hp
376 hp
BMW M550d
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW M550d
Performance
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW M550d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M550d
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11.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.46 lb/hp
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
11.79 lb/hp
11.46 lb/hp
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
23 mpg
38 mpg
BMW M550d
16 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
487 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
487 mi
702 mi
BMW M550d
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).
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
193.3 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW M550d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
