The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 52,700

€ 66,100

€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI is 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 540i Touring
57.5
73.8
82.1
59
73.5
83.7
73.8 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.5 in
Height
59 in
114.6
194.6
117.1
194.6
194.6 in
Length
194.6 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 540i Touring
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5501 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.17 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 540i Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 540i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
CYNB, CYPA
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
249 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i Touring
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
273 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 540i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i Touring
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15.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
15.94 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
BMW 540i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 540i Touring
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
34 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 540i Touring
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
675 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
675 mi
542 mi
BMW 540i Touring
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
130.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 540i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 540i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft










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