The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 (06 - 08) vs. BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 82,300
€ 58,300
€ 82,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘ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 S6 is 3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Audi S6
BMW 540i
57.4
73
79.9
57.8
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
111.9
193.5
113.7
190.6
193.5 in
Length
190.6 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6
BMW 540i
4376 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5490 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
12.59 %
General
Audi S6
BMW 540i
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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 S6
BMW 540i
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
BXA
Engine Code
N62-B40
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi S6
429 hp
302 hp
BMW 540i
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi S6
398 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Audi S6
BMW 540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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10.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
Audi S6
10.2 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi S6
18 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 540i
12 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
371 mi
Range
449 mi
Audi S6
371 mi
449 mi
BMW 540i
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
183.8 kWh
Audi S6
253.8 kWh
183.8 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
