The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11)

€ 66,100
BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i Touring
€ 38,800
 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
€ 66,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 540i Touring is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e.
BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
59
Blueprint BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11)
73
79.9
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
59 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11)
111.9
194
194.6 in
Length
194 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4960 lb
BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.89 %
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11)

General

BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
G31
Generation
C6 (4F)
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 e
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
CAGB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 540i Touring
335 hp
134 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 540i Touring
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e

Performance

BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e

▶ REPLAY
12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
BMW 540i Touring
12.11 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 540i Touring
30 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
821 mi
BMW 540i Touring
542 mi
821 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 540i Touring
147.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
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 cu ft