The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A6 2.0 TFSI multitronic (08 - 10)

€ 66,800
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d
€ 37,700
 Audi A6 2.0 TFSI multitronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700

ⓘ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 TFSI.
BMW 540d
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TFSI multitronic (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TFSI multitronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
194.3 in
Length
194 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540d
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.2 %
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI multitronic (08 - 10)

General

BMW 540d
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
G30
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TFSI
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
BPJ
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4300 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
168 hp
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW 540d
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.33 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
21.33 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540d
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
733 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
565 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540d
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
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