The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10) vs. BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 110,700
Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10) Audi RS6 Avant
€ 66,100
 BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i Touring
€ 110,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,100

ⓘ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 RS6 Avant is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW 540i Touring.
Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 540i Touring
57.5
Blueprint Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10)
74.4
79.9
59
Blueprint BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
74.4 in
Width
73.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.5 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10)
112
194
Blueprint BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.6
194 in
Length
194.6 in
112 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 540i Touring
4630 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5501 lb
Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
12.38 %
BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 540i Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 540i Touring
V10 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
BUH
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi RS6 Avant
572 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i Touring
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Audi RS6 Avant
479 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i Touring

Performance

Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 540i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS6 Avant

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i Touring

▶ REPLAY
8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Audi RS6 Avant
8.09 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
BMW 540i Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 540i Touring
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi RS6 Avant
17 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 540i Touring
12 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
355 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi RS6 Avant
355 mi
542 mi
BMW 540i Touring
Environmental Impact
265.2 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi RS6 Avant
265.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 540i Touring
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 540i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft