The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi S6 (06 - 08)
€ 43,100
€ 82,300
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 518d is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi S6.
BMW 518d
Audi S6
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.4
73
79.9
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
57.4 in
116.9
193.2
111.9
193.5
193.2 in
Length
193.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 518d
Audi S6
3748 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5490 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
14.35 %
General
BMW 518d
Audi S6
F10
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 518d
Audi S6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
BXA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
10
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 518d
148 hp
429 hp
Audi S6
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 518d
266 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi S6
Performance
BMW 518d
Audi S6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6
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25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.2 lb/hp
BMW 518d
25.32 lb/hp
10.2 lb/hp
Audi S6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 518d
Audi S6
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 518d
56 mpg
18 mpg
Audi S6
48 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
1036 mi
Range
371 mi
BMW 518d
1036 mi
371 mi
Audi S6
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
253.8 kWh
BMW 518d
86.4 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi S6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 518d
Audi S6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
