The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 Avant (06 - 08) vs. BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 84,500
€ 84,300
€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi S6 Avant is 0.9 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi S6 Avant
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
57.6
73
79.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
111.9
194.2
116.9
193.3
194.2 in
Length
193.3 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6 Avant
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.97 %
General
Audi S6 Avant
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S6 Avant
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
BXA
Engine Code
N57-S
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S6 Avant
429 hp
376 hp
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S6 Avant
398 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Performance
Audi S6 Avant
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
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10.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Audi S6 Avant
10.51 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6 Avant
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi S6 Avant
18 mpg
37 mpg
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
12 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
371 mi
Range
680 mi
Audi S6 Avant
371 mi
680 mi
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
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).
131.6 kWh
Audi S6 Avant
253.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6 Avant
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft
