The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. BMW M550d Touring xDrive Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
€ 42,100

€ 91,800

€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,800
ⓘ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 Avant 1.8 TFSI is 0.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW M550d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW M550d Touring
57.5
73.8
82.1
58.6
73.5
83.7
73.8 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.5 in
Height
58.6 in
114.6
194.6
117.1
195.4
194.6 in
Length
195.4 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW M550d Touring
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
783 lb
17.5 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW M550d Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW M550d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
CYGA
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
187 hp
395 hp
BMW M550d Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
BMW M550d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW M550d Touring
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d Touring
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19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.33 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
19.75 lb/hp
11.33 lb/hp
BMW M550d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW M550d Touring
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
36 mpg
BMW M550d Touring
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
651 mi
Range
631 mi
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
651 mi
631 mi
BMW M550d Touring
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
133.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
117.5 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW M550d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW M550d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft










47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft