The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
€ 58,700

€ 89,600

€ 58,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,600
ⓘ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 50 TDI is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW M550d.
Audi A6 50 TDI
BMW M550d
57.4
74.3
83.1
57.8
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
115.1
194.2
117.1
195.4
194.2 in
Length
195.4 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 50 TDI
BMW M550d
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.04 %

General
Audi A6 50 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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 50 TDI
BMW M550d
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
DDVB
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 50 TDI
282 hp
395 hp
BMW M550d
457 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 50 TDI
457 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
BMW M550d
Performance
Audi A6 50 TDI
BMW M550d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d
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14.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
Audi A6 50 TDI
14.85 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 50 TDI
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A6 50 TDI
42 mpg
37 mpg
BMW M550d
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
699 mi
Range
651 mi
Audi A6 50 TDI
699 mi
651 mi
BMW M550d
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
129.6 kWh
Audi A6 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
129.6 kWh
BMW M550d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
295 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 50 TDI
BMW M550d
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data