The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 66,100

€ 61,400

€ 66,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,400
ⓘ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 Touring is 0.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI.
BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
59
73.5
83.7
57.1
74.7
82.1
73.5 in
Width
74.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
59 in
Height
57.1 in
117.1
194.6
114.4
194.4
194.6 in
Length
194.4 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
114.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.61 %

General
BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
G31
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
CRTD

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 540i Touring
335 hp
268 hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 540i Touring
332 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.21 lb/hp
BMW 540i Touring
12.11 lb/hp
16.21 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 540i Touring
30 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
542 mi
Range
810 mi
BMW 540i Touring
542 mi
810 mi
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 540i Touring
147.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft