The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i (07 - 10) vs. Audi A6 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 56,100
€ 46,400
€ 56,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 540i is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 2.7 TDI.
BMW 540i
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.4
73
79.9
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.8 in
Height
57.4 in
113.7
190.6
111.9
194
190.6 in
Length
194 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540i
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5170 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.73 %
General
BMW 540i
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
E60
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B40
Engine Code
CANA, CANC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 540i
302 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Performance
BMW 540i
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
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12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.59 lb/hp
21.57 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 540i
22 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
15 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
414 mi
Range
700 mi
BMW 540i
414 mi
700 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
146.1 kWh
BMW 540i
198.9 kWh
146.1 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
