The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 49,000
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 84,300
 BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
€ 49,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,300

ⓘ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. The Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
73.8 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
116.9
193.3
193.9 in
Length
193.3 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
13.79 %
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
C7 (4G)
Generation
F11
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 M550d Touring BluePerformance
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
N57-S
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
376 hp
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
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 M550d Touring BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
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 M550d Touring BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
45 mpg
37 mpg
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
40 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
680 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
777 mi
680 mi
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
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).
131.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
107 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft