The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 49,000
€ 66,100
€ 49,000
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
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 540i Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 540i Touring
57.5
73.8
82.1
59
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
114.6
193.9
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 540i Touring
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5501 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.25 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 540i Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 540i Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 540i Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i Touring
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
19.52 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
BMW 540i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 540i Touring
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
45 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 540i Touring
40 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
777 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
777 mi
542 mi
BMW 540i 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).
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
107 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 540i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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










