The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 52,100
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
€ 69,000
 BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d Touring
€ 52,100
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 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the BMW 540d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 540d Touring
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
59
Blueprint BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.6
194 in
Length
194.6 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 540d Touring
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5655 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.9 %
BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 540d Touring
C6 (4F)
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)
6-speed automatic 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
CAJA
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 540d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d Touring

▶ REPLAY
14.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.4 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
14.22 lb/hp
13.4 lb/hp
BMW 540d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 540d Touring
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
25 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 540d Touring
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
523 mi
Range
695 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
523 mi
695 mi
BMW 540d Touring
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
179.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 540d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
359 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
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft