The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A6 55 TFSI e quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 66,800

€ 68,900

€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,900
ⓘ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, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A6 55 TFSI e.
BMW 540d
Audi A6 55 TFSI e
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.4
74.3
83.1
73.5 in
Width
74.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.4 in
117.1
194.3
115.1
194.2
194.3 in
Length
194.2 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
115.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540d
Audi A6 55 TFSI e
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4597 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
12.23 %

General
BMW 540d
Audi A6 55 TFSI e
G30
Generation
C8 (4K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 55 TFSI e
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
DLGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
362 hp
Audi A6 55 TFSI e
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 55 TFSI e
Performance
BMW 540d
Audi A6 55 TFSI e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 55 TFSI e
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
12.7 lb/hp
Audi A6 55 TFSI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540d
Audi A6 55 TFSI e
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
124 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
124 mpg
Audi A6 55 TFSI e
35 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
733 mi
Range
1701 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
1701 mi
Audi A6 55 TFSI 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).
36 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
36 kWh
Audi A6 55 TFSI e
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540d
Audi A6 55 TFSI e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data