The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI (11 - 14)
€ 69,000
€ 43,400
€ 69,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,400
ⓘ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 2.8 FSI.
BMW 540d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
59
73.5
83.7
57.5
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
117.1
194.6
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 2.8 FSI
4233 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.2 %
General
BMW 540d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
G31
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.8 FSI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
CHVA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 540d Touring
316 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 540d Touring
502 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Performance
BMW 540d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
▶ REPLAY
13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.7 lb/hp
BMW 540d Touring
13.4 lb/hp
18.7 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 540d Touring
40 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
695 mi
Range
524 mi
BMW 540d Touring
695 mi
524 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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).
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 540d Touring
121.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft
