The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)

€ 66,100
BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i Touring
€ 42,100
 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
€ 66,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the BMW 540i Touring is 0.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller.
BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
59
Blueprint BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
73.8
82.1
73.5 in
Width
73.8 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
59 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
114.6
194.6
194.6 in
Length
194.6 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.97 %
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
G31
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
CYGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 540i Touring
335 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 540i Touring
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI

Performance

BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
BMW 540i Touring
12.11 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 540i Touring
30 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW 540i Touring
542 mi
651 mi
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 540i Touring
147.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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