The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 550i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 45,300
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 70,000
 BMW 550i Touring Automatic (07 - 10) BMW 550i Touring
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI is 3.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 550i Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i Touring
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
58.7
Blueprint BMW 550i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 550i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
113.6
190.7
194 in
Length
190.7 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i Touring
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5115 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.73 %
BMW 550i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i Touring
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
CCEA
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
217 hp
362 hp
BMW 550i Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
BMW 550i Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i Touring
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i Touring

▶ REPLAY
17.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
17.02 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
BMW 550i Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
22 mpg
BMW 550i Touring
20 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
512 mi
Range
406 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
512 mi
406 mi
BMW 550i Touring
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
202.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
161.1 kWh
202.8 kWh
BMW 550i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft