The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)

€ 66,800
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d
€ 44,400
 Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400

ⓘ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 is 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
BMW 540d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
194.3 in
Length
193.5 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4861 lb
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.11 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)

General

BMW 540d
Audi A6 3.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 540d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
CLAA, CLAB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 540d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.65 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
18.65 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
733 mi
Range
762 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
762 mi
Audi A6 3.0 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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 3.0 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