The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)

€ 52,600
Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..) Audi A6 40 TDI
€ 85,000
 BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) BMW M550d
€ 52,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A6 40 TDI is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW M550d.
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW M550d
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..)
74.3
83.1
57.8
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
73.5
83.7
74.3 in
Width
73.5 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..)
115.1
194.2
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
117.1
195.4
194.2 in
Length
195.4 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW M550d
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5445 lb
Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.3 %
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)

General

Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW M550d
C8 (4K)
Generation
G30
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
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four tur­bo­chargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
DFBA
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 40 TDI
201 hp
395 hp
BMW M550d
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 40 TDI
295 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
BMW M550d

Performance

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

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 40 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A6 40 TDI
53 mpg
40 mpg
BMW M550d
49 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
890 mi
Range
695 mi
Audi A6 40 TDI
890 mi
695 mi
BMW M550d
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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 40 TDI
90.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW M550d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW M550d
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data