The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 550i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 55,400

€ 75,700

€ 55,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 550i Touring.
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i Touring
59.3
73.3
79.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
59.3 in
Height
57.6 in
111.5
194.3
116.9
193.2
194.3 in
Length
193.2 in
111.5 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i Touring
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5633 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.25 %

General
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
237 hp
444 hp
BMW 550i Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 550i Touring
Performance
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i Touring
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i Touring
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18.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.93 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
18.19 lb/hp
9.93 lb/hp
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
31 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 550i Touring
24 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
663 mi
Range
494 mi
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
663 mi
494 mi
BMW 550i 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).
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).
166.7 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
154.3 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW 550i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft