The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10)
€ 58,300
€ 43,800
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800
ⓘ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
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Performance
BMW 540i
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
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12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.67 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 540i
24 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
16 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
449 mi
Range
680 mi
BMW 540i
449 mi
680 mi
Audi A6 2.7 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).
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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 540i
183.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
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
