The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 55,400
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
€ 69,000
 BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d Touring
€ 55,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,000

ⓘ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 allroad 3.0 TDI is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 540d Touring.
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 540d Touring
59.3
Blueprint Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
73.3
79.9
59
Blueprint BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.3 in
Width
73.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
59.3 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
111.5
194.3
Blueprint BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.6
194.3 in
Length
194.6 in
111.5 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 540d Touring
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5655 lb
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.79 %
BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 540d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 540d Touring
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
237 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d Touring

Performance

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 540d Touring
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d Touring

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18.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.4 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
18.19 lb/hp
13.4 lb/hp
BMW 540d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 540d Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
31 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 540d Touring
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
663 mi
Range
695 mi
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
663 mi
695 mi
BMW 540d Touring
Environmental Impact
154.3 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 allroad 3.0 TDI
154.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 540d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 540d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft