The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

€ 69,000
BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d Touring
€ 39,800
 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
€ 69,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800

ⓘ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 BMW 540d Touring is 0.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI.
BMW 540d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
59
Blueprint BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
73.8
82.1
73.5 in
Width
73.8 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
59 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
114.6
193.9
194.6 in
Length
193.9 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
4233 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.68 %
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

General

BMW 540d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
G31
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 540d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
CSUE, CGLE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 540d Touring
316 hp
134 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 540d Touring
502 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 540d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.22 lb/hp
BMW 540d Touring
13.4 lb/hp
28.22 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 540d Touring
40 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
808 mi
BMW 540d Touring
695 mi
808 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
102.8 kWh
BMW 540d Touring
121.3 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft