The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Audi S6 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 58,300
€ 76,500
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,500
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi S6 TDI.
BMW 540i
Audi S6 TDI
57.8
72.7
80.2
56.9
74.3
83.1
72.7 in
Width
74.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.8 in
Height
56.9 in
113.7
190.6
115.3
195
190.6 in
Length
195 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
115.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540i
Audi S6 TDI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
14.52 %
General
BMW 540i
Audi S6 TDI
E60
Generation
C8 (4K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Audi S6 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
344 hp
at 3850 rpm
BMW 540i
302 hp
344 hp
Audi S6 TDI
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi S6 TDI
Performance
BMW 540i
Audi S6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6 TDI
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12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.01 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.67 lb/hp
13.01 lb/hp
Audi S6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Audi S6 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 540i
24 mpg
38 mpg
Audi S6 TDI
16 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
449 mi
Range
731 mi
BMW 540i
449 mi
731 mi
Audi S6 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).
127.6 kWh
BMW 540i
183.8 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi S6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Audi S6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
