The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 71,500
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
€ 66,100
 BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i Touring
€ 71,500
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition is 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 540i Touring
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
59
Blueprint BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.6
Blueprint BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.6
194.6 in
Length
194.6 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 540i Touring
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5501 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.23 %
BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 540i Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 540i Touring
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
CVUB
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
322 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i Touring
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
479 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 540i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i Touring

▶ REPLAY
13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
13.73 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
BMW 540i Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 540i Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
37 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 540i Touring
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
709 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
709 mi
542 mi
BMW 540i Touring
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
131.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 540i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 540i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 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