The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17)
€ 58,300
€ 42,600
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
BMW 540i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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
194.2
190.6 in
Length
194.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5236 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.69 %
General
BMW 540i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
E60
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B40
Engine Code
CRTE
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 540i
302 hp
215 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 540i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.67 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 540i
24 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
16 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
449 mi
Range
907 mi
BMW 540i
449 mi
907 mi
Audi A6 3.0 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).
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).
102.8 kWh
BMW 540i
183.8 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
