The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 550i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)

€ 45,300
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 75,700
 BMW 550i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17) BMW 550i Touring
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,700

ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i Touring
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 550i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 550i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)
116.9
193.2
194 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i Touring
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5633 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
717 lb
16.26 %
BMW 550i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i Touring
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
CCEA
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
217 hp
444 hp
BMW 550i Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
479 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
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i Touring

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 550i Touring
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
512 mi
Range
494 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
512 mi
494 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).
166.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
161.1 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW 550i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 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
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft