The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 76,500

€ 81,300

€ 76,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,300
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW M550d BluePerformance.
Audi S6 TDI
BMW M550d BluePerformance
56.9
74.3
83.1
57.2
73.2
82.4
74.3 in
Width
73.2 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
56.9 in
Height
57.2 in
115.3
195
116.9
193.3
195 in
Length
193.3 in
115.3 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6 TDI
BMW M550d BluePerformance
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.95 %

General
Audi S6 TDI
BMW M550d BluePerformance
C8 (4K)
Generation
F10
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 M550d BluePerformance
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-S

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
344 hp
at 3850 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S6 TDI
344 hp
376 hp
BMW M550d BluePerformance
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S6 TDI
516 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Performance
Audi S6 TDI
BMW M550d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d BluePerformance
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13.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 lb/hp
Audi S6 TDI
13.01 lb/hp
11.55 lb/hp
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6 TDI
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi S6 TDI
38 mpg
37 mpg
BMW M550d BluePerformance
32 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
731 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi S6 TDI
731 mi
690 mi
BMW M550d BluePerformance
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).
129.6 kWh
Audi S6 TDI
127.6 kWh
129.6 kWh
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
327 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6 TDI
BMW M550d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data