The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 550i Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 76,500
€ 71,500
€ 76,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,500
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 550i.
Audi S6 TDI
BMW 550i
56.9
74.3
83.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
74.3 in
Width
73.2 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
56.9 in
Height
57.6 in
115.3
195
116.9
192.9
195 in
Length
192.9 in
115.3 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6 TDI
BMW 550i
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.17 %
General
Audi S6 TDI
BMW 550i
C8 (4K)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S6 TDI
BMW 550i
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
344 hp
at 3850 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S6 TDI
344 hp
402 hp
BMW 550i
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S6 TDI
516 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 550i
Performance
Audi S6 TDI
BMW 550i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
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13.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.45 lb/hp
Audi S6 TDI
13.01 lb/hp
10.45 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6 TDI
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi S6 TDI
38 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 550i
32 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
731 mi
Range
418 mi
Audi S6 TDI
731 mi
418 mi
BMW 550i
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).
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).
197 kWh
Audi S6 TDI
127.6 kWh
197 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
327 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6 TDI
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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