The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi S6 cod S tronic (12 - 14)

€ 61,200
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i
€ 73,900
 Audi S6 cod S tronic (12 - 14) Audi S6 cod
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 540i is 0.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi S6 cod.
BMW 540i
Audi S6 cod
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
56.7
Blueprint Audi S6 cod S tronic (12 - 14)
73.8
82.1
73.5 in
Width
73.8 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.2 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Audi S6 cod S tronic (12 - 14)
114.8
194.1
194.3 in
Length
194.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540i
Audi S6 cod
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
661 lb
15.22 %
Audi S6 cod S tronic (12 - 14)

General

BMW 540i
Audi S6 cod
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 S6 cod
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
CEUC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 540i
335 hp
414 hp
Audi S6 cod
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 540i
332 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi S6 cod

Performance

BMW 540i
Audi S6 cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S6 cod

▶ REPLAY
10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.49 lb/hp
BMW 540i
10.99 lb/hp
10.49 lb/hp
Audi S6 cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540i
Audi S6 cod
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 540i
36 mpg
25 mpg
Audi S6 cod
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
650 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW 540i
650 mi
485 mi
Audi S6 cod
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).
181.9 kWh
BMW 540i
123.1 kWh
181.9 kWh
Audi S6 cod
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540i
Audi S6 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data