The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12) vs. BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 54,000

€ 69,000

€ 54,000
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 TFSI is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW 540d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 540d 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 TFSI
BMW 540d Touring
4112 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5655 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.86 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 540d Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TFSI
BMW 540d Touring
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
CGWB
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
296 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
296 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d Touring
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 540d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d Touring
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13.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.4 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
13.89 lb/hp
13.4 lb/hp
BMW 540d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 540d Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
29 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 540d Touring
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
569 mi
Range
695 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
569 mi
695 mi
BMW 540d Touring
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
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 TFSI
155.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 540d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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