The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (13 - 14)
€ 66,800
€ 39,700
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘ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 is 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A6 2.0 TDI.
BMW 540d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.3
73.8
82.1
73.5 in
Width
73.8 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.3 in
117.1
194.3
114.6
193.5
194.3 in
Length
193.5 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4773 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.29 %
General
BMW 540d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
G30
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 540d
Audi A6 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
316 hp
134 hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 540d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.31 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
27.31 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
733 mi
Range
792 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
792 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
