The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 cod S tronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 77,700
€ 61,200
€ 77,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘ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 cod is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Audi S6 cod
BMW 540i
56.7
73.8
82.1
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.8 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
56.7 in
Height
58.2 in
114.6
194.1
117.1
194.3
194.1 in
Length
194.3 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6 cod
BMW 540i
4343 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
15.22 %
General
Audi S6 cod
BMW 540i
C7 (4G)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S6 cod
BMW 540i
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
CTGE
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S6 cod
444 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
406 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Audi S6 cod
406 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Audi S6 cod
BMW 540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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9.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Audi S6 cod
9.78 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6 cod
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi S6 cod
26 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 540i
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
506 mi
Range
650 mi
Audi S6 cod
506 mi
650 mi
BMW 540i
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi S6 cod
174.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6 cod
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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