The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (13 - 14)

€ 58,300
BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10) BMW 540i
€ 39,700
 Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (13 - 14) Audi A6 2.0 TDI
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700

ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A6 2.0 TDI.
BMW 540i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
57.8
Blueprint BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (13 - 14)
73.8
82.1
72.7 in
Width
73.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (13 - 14)
114.6
193.5
190.6 in
Length
193.5 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4773 lb
BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.31 %
Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (13 - 14)

General

BMW 540i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
E60
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

BMW 540i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B40
Engine Code
CSUE, CGLE
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 4200 rpm
BMW 540i
302 hp
134 hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 540i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 540i
24 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
16 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
792 mi
BMW 540i
449 mi
792 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 540i
183.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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