The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro (08 - 11) vs. BMW 550i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 43,000
€ 74,500
€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,500
ⓘ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
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
193.2
194 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i Touring
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.16 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
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
CCDA
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
402 hp
BMW 550i Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 550i Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i Touring
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i Touring
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21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
21.28 lb/hp
10.12 lb/hp
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
22 mpg
BMW 550i Touring
19 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
406 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
572 mi
406 mi
BMW 550i Touring
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
202.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
164.8 kWh
202.8 kWh
BMW 550i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 550i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft
