The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)

€ 66,800
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d
€ 55,600
 Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 540d is just 0.1 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 quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
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 quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.2
194.3 in
Length
194.2 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5247 lb
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.81 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
CRTD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
268 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Performance

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

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
733 mi
Range
889 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
889 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data