The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A6 2.8 FSI (11 - 14)
€ 58,300
€ 41,100
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘ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 2.8 FSI.
BMW 540i
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.3
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
113.7
190.6
114.6
193.5
190.6 in
Length
193.5 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540i
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.18 %
General
BMW 540i
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
E60
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B40
Engine Code
CHVA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 540i
302 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Performance
BMW 540i
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 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 2.8 FSI
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12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.67 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 540i
24 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
449 mi
Range
524 mi
BMW 540i
449 mi
524 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 540i
183.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
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
