The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S6 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 76,500
Audi S6 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) Audi S6 TDI
€ 66,800
 BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d
€ 76,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800

ⓘ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 TDI is 0.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW 540d.
Audi S6 TDI
BMW 540d
56.9
Blueprint Audi S6 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
74.3
83.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
74.3 in
Width
73.5 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
56.9 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi S6 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
115.3
195
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
195 in
Length
194.3 in
115.3 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S6 TDI
BMW 540d
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5401 lb
Audi S6 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
9.85 %
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Audi S6 TDI
BMW 540d
C8 (4K)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S6 TDI
BMW 540d
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger and elec­tric driven com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
344 hp
at 3850 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S6 TDI
344 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S6 TDI
516 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d

Performance

Audi S6 TDI
BMW 540d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d

▶ REPLAY
13.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Audi S6 TDI
13.01 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S6 TDI
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi S6 TDI
38 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
733 mi
Audi S6 TDI
731 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi S6 TDI
127.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
327 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S6 TDI
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data