The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 45 TFSI quattro S tronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 54,200
Audi A6 45 TFSI quattro S tronic (18 - ..) Audi A6 45 TFSI
€ 61,200
 BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i
€ 54,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200

ⓘ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 45 TFSI is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Audi A6 45 TFSI
BMW 540i
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 45 TFSI quattro S tronic (18 - ..)
74.3
83.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
74.3 in
Width
73.5 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.4 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi A6 45 TFSI quattro S tronic (18 - ..)
115.1
194.2
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
194.2 in
Length
194.3 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 45 TFSI
BMW 540i
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
Audi A6 45 TFSI quattro S tronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.64 %
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Audi A6 45 TFSI
BMW 540i
C8 (4K)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 45 TFSI
BMW 540i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
DKNA, DLHA
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 45 TFSI
242 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Audi A6 45 TFSI
273 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i

Performance

Audi A6 45 TFSI
BMW 540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 45 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

▶ REPLAY
16.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Audi A6 45 TFSI
16.12 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
BMW 540i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 45 TFSI
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A6 45 TFSI
36 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 540i
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
593 mi
Range
650 mi
Audi A6 45 TFSI
593 mi
650 mi
BMW 540i
Environmental Impact
125 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A6 45 TFSI
125 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 45 TFSI
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data