The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d (14 - 16) vs. Audi S6 cod S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 40,700

€ 73,900

€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,900
ⓘ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 BMW 518d is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi S6 cod.
BMW 518d
Audi S6 cod
57.6
73.2
82.4
56.7
73.8
82.1
73.2 in
Width
73.8 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
56.7 in
116.9
193.2
114.8
194.1
193.2 in
Length
194.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 518d
Audi S6 cod
3726 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
617 lb
14.21 %

General
BMW 518d
Audi S6 cod
F10
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 518d
Audi S6 cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CEUC

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 518d
148 hp
414 hp
Audi S6 cod
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 518d
266 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi S6 cod
Performance
BMW 518d
Audi S6 cod
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S6 cod
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25.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.49 lb/hp
BMW 518d
25.18 lb/hp
10.49 lb/hp
Audi S6 cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 518d
Audi S6 cod
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 518d
55 mpg
25 mpg
Audi S6 cod
46 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
1012 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW 518d
1012 mi
485 mi
Audi S6 cod
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
181.9 kWh
BMW 518d
88.5 kWh
181.9 kWh
Audi S6 cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 518d
Audi S6 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data