The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW M550d Touring xDrive Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)

€ 54,900
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 91,800
BMW M550d Touring xDrive Steptronic Sport (17 - ..) BMW M550d Touring
€ 54,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,800

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 1.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW M550d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW M550d Touring
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
58.6
Blueprint BMW M550d Touring xDrive Steptronic Sport (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
58.6 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint BMW M550d Touring xDrive Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
117.1
195.4
193.9 in
Length
195.4 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW M550d Touring
4112 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5776 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.13 %
BMW M550d Touring xDrive Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW M550d Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
G31
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
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four tur­bo­chargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
CDUC, CDUD
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
242 hp
395 hp
BMW M550d Touring
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
BMW M550d Touring

Performance

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

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d Touring

 REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.33 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
16.99 lb/hp
11.33 lb/hp
BMW M550d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW M550d Touring
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
36 mpg
BMW M550d Touring
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
790 mi
Range
631 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
790 mi
631 mi
BMW M550d Touring
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).
133.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW M550d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW M550d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft