The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10)
€ 66,800
€ 36,500
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 540d is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A6 2.0 TDI e.
BMW 540d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.4
73
79.9
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.2 in
Height
57.4 in
117.1
194.3
111.9
194
194.3 in
Length
194 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.2 %
General
BMW 540d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
G30
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
CAGB
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 4000 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
134 hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
Performance
BMW 540d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.74 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
26.74 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
733 mi
Range
821 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
821 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
