The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10)

€ 58,300
BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10) BMW 540i
€ 36,500
 Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10) Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI e.
BMW 540i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
57.8
Blueprint BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10)
111.9
194
190.6 in
Length
194 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.35 %
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10)

General

BMW 540i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
E60
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 540i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B40
Engine Code
CAGB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 540i
302 hp
134 hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e

Performance

BMW 540i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e

▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.74 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.67 lb/hp
26.74 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 540i
24 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
16 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
821 mi
BMW 540i
449 mi
821 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
Environmental Impact
183.8 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 540i
183.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data