The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 550i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 69,700
€ 70,000
€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI is 3.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 550i Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
BMW 550i Touring
57.6
73
79.9
58.7
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.7 in
111.9
194
113.6
190.7
194 in
Length
190.7 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
BMW 550i Touring
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.67 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
BMW 550i Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
BMW 550i Touring
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
BVJ
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
345 hp
362 hp
BMW 550i Touring
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
BMW 550i Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
BMW 550i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i Touring
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12.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
12.17 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
23 mpg
22 mpg
BMW 550i Touring
16 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
487 mi
Range
406 mi
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
487 mi
406 mi
BMW 550i Touring
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
202.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
193.3 kWh
202.8 kWh
BMW 550i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
BMW 550i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
