The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 66,100
€ 42,000
€ 66,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI.
BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
59
73.5
83.7
57.5
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
117.1
194.6
114.6
193.9
194.6 in
Length
193.9 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.8 %
General
BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
G31
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
CMGB, CGLC

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 540i Touring
335 hp
175 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 540i Touring
332 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
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12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.61 lb/hp
BMW 540i Touring
12.11 lb/hp
21.61 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 540i Touring
30 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
542 mi
Range
808 mi
BMW 540i Touring
542 mi
808 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 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).
102.8 kWh
BMW 540i Touring
147.7 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 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
















