The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 117,500
![Audi RS6 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_RS6_C8_Avant.png)
€ 66,100
![BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/BMW_5er_G31.webp)
€ 117,500
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 slightly. The Audi RS6 Avant is 2.1 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW 540i Touring.
Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 540i Touring
57.5
76.8
83.5
59
73.5
83.7
76.8 in
Width
73.5 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.5 in
Height
59 in
115.3
196.7
117.1
194.6
196.7 in
Length
194.6 in
115.3 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 540i Touring
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
6041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5501 lb
![Audi RS6 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_RS6_C8_Avant.png)
Weight Difference:
683 lb
14.41 %
![BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_5er_G31.png)
General
Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 540i Touring
C8 (4K)
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 540i Touring
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
Engine Code
B58-B30
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4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi RS6 Avant
592 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i Touring
590 lb‑ft
at 2050 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Audi RS6 Avant
590 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i Touring
Performance
Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 540i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
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Audi RS6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
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BMW 540i Touring
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8.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Audi RS6 Avant
8.01 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
BMW 540i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 540i Touring
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi RS6 Avant
20 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 540i Touring
15 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
395 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi RS6 Avant
395 mi
542 mi
BMW 540i Touring
Environmental Impact
217.9 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).
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
217.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 540i Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
452 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 540i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
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47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft