The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 61,200
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i
€ 55,500
 Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 540i is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TFSI.
BMW 540i
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
73.8
82.1
73.5 in
Width
73.8 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
114.6
194.2
194.3 in
Length
194.2 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540i
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.5 %
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

General

BMW 540i
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
G30
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 540i
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
CREC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 540i
335 hp
328 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW 540i
332 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW 540i
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.27 lb/hp
BMW 540i
10.99 lb/hp
12.27 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540i
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 540i
36 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
650 mi
Range
630 mi
BMW 540i
650 mi
630 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 540i
123.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540i
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data