The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 60,500
€ 63,800
€ 60,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800
ⓘ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 55 TFSI is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Audi A6 55 TFSI
BMW 540i
57.4
74.3
83.1
58.2
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
115.1
194.2
117.1
194.3
194.2 in
Length
194.3 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 55 TFSI
BMW 540i
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.97 %
General
Audi A6 55 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 55 TFSI
BMW 540i
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
DLZA
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 55 TFSI
335 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Audi A6 55 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Audi A6 55 TFSI
BMW 540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 55 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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12.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.42 lb/hp
Audi A6 55 TFSI
12.14 lb/hp
11.42 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 55 TFSI
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 55 TFSI
34 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 540i
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
559 mi
Range
613 mi
Audi A6 55 TFSI
559 mi
613 mi
BMW 540i
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A6 55 TFSI
132.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
327 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 55 TFSI
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
