The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 52,600
Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..) Audi A6 40 TDI
€ 81,300
 BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) BMW M550d BluePerformance
€ 52,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A6 40 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW M550d BluePerformance.
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW M550d BluePerformance
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..)
74.3
83.1
57.2
Blueprint BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
74.3 in
Width
73.2 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..)
115.1
194.2
Blueprint BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
116.9
193.3
194.2 in
Length
193.3 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW M550d BluePerformance
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5456 lb
Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.65 %
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)

General

Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW M550d BluePerformance
C8 (4K)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
DFBA
Engine Code
N57-S
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 40 TDI
201 hp
376 hp
BMW M550d BluePerformance
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 40 TDI
295 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW M550d BluePerformance

Performance

Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW M550d BluePerformance
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 40 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 lb/hp
Audi A6 40 TDI
19.52 lb/hp
11.55 lb/hp
BMW M550d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A6 40 TDI
53 mpg
37 mpg
BMW M550d BluePerformance
49 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
890 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A6 40 TDI
890 mi
690 mi
BMW M550d BluePerformance
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).
129.6 kWh
Audi A6 40 TDI
90.4 kWh
129.6 kWh
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW M550d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data