The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..)

€ 61,200
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i
€ 52,600
 Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..) Audi A6 40 TDI
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,600

ⓘ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, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A6 40 TDI.
BMW 540i
Audi A6 40 TDI
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..)
74.3
83.1
73.5 in
Width
74.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..)
115.1
194.2
194.3 in
Length
194.2 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
115.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540i
Audi A6 40 TDI
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5126 lb
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.19 %
Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..)

General

BMW 540i
Audi A6 40 TDI
G30
Generation
C8 (4K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 540i
Audi A6 40 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
DFBA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 540i
335 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 40 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 540i
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 40 TDI

Performance

BMW 540i
Audi A6 40 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 40 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 540i
10.99 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
Audi A6 40 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540i
Audi A6 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 540i
36 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A6 40 TDI
26 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
650 mi
Range
890 mi
BMW 540i
650 mi
890 mi
Audi A6 40 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 540i
123.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A6 40 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540i
Audi A6 40 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data