The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 43,400
€ 66,100
€ 43,400
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW 540i Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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
193.9
117.1
194.6
193.9 in
Length
194.6 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 540i Touring
3759 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5501 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.35 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 540i Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 540i Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
CHVA
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
201 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 540i Touring
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i Touring
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18.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
18.7 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
BMW 540i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 540i Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
31 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 540i Touring
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
524 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
524 mi
542 mi
BMW 540i Touring
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 2.8 FSI
145.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 540i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 540i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 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
