The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 54,900
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 84,300
 BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
€ 54,900
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 quattro S tronic (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 quattro S tronic (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
4112 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
9.69 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
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
CDUC, CDUD
Engine Code
N57-S
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
242 hp
376 hp
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
16.99 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
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
37 mpg
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
790 mi
Range
680 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
790 mi
680 mi
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
121.3 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
121.3 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 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