The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 49,000
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 69,000
 BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d Touring
€ 49,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW 540d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 540d Touring
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
59
Blueprint BMW 540d 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 multitronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.6
193.9 in
Length
194.6 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 540d Touring
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5655 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.3 %
BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 540d Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
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 3.0 TDI
BMW 540d Touring
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 540d Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d Touring

▶ REPLAY
19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.4 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
19.52 lb/hp
13.4 lb/hp
BMW 540d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 540d Touring
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
45 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 540d Touring
40 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
695 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
777 mi
695 mi
BMW 540d Touring
Environmental Impact
107 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
107 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 540d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 540d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft