The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 42,500
€ 84,300
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,300
ⓘ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 height, but the Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI is 0.7 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
57.6
73
79.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
111.9
194
116.9
193.3
194 in
Length
193.3 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb
Weight Difference:
705 lb
15.49 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
CCDA
Engine Code
N57-S
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
376 hp
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
20.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
20.57 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
37 mpg
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
19 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
506 mi
Range
680 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
506 mi
680 mi
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
131.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
162.9 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft
