The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 (06 - 08) vs. BMW 550i Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 82,300
€ 73,200
€ 82,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi S6 is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 550i.
Audi S6
BMW 550i
57.4
73
79.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.6 in
111.9
193.5
116.9
193.2
193.5 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6
BMW 550i
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5490 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.02 %
General
Audi S6
BMW 550i
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S6
BMW 550i
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
BXA
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S6
429 hp
444 hp
BMW 550i
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S6
398 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 550i
Performance
Audi S6
BMW 550i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
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10.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.46 lb/hp
Audi S6
10.2 lb/hp
9.46 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi S6
18 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 550i
12 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
371 mi
Range
506 mi
Audi S6
371 mi
506 mi
BMW 550i
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).
162.9 kWh
Audi S6
253.8 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
