The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi S6 cod S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 66,800
€ 73,900
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,900
ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi S6 cod.
BMW 540d
Audi S6 cod
58.2
73.5
83.7
56.7
73.8
82.1
73.5 in
Width
73.8 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.2 in
Height
56.7 in
117.1
194.3
114.8
194.1
194.3 in
Length
194.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540d
Audi S6 cod
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.11 %
General
BMW 540d
Audi S6 cod
G30
Generation
C7 (4G)
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 S6 cod
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
CEUC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
414 hp
Audi S6 cod
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi S6 cod
Performance
BMW 540d
Audi S6 cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6 cod
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.49 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
10.49 lb/hp
Audi S6 cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540d
Audi S6 cod
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
25 mpg
Audi S6 cod
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
733 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
485 mi
Audi S6 cod
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).
181.9 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
181.9 kWh
Audi S6 cod
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540d
Audi S6 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
