The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)

€ 66,100
BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i Touring
€ 45,300
 Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 66,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300

ⓘ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 2.8 FSI.
BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
59
Blueprint BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (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 2.8 FSI multitronic (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 2.8 FSI
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.97 %
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)

General

BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
G31
Generation
C6 (4F)
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
CCEA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW 540i Touring
335 hp
217 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 540i Touring
332 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

Performance

BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

▶ REPLAY
12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.02 lb/hp
BMW 540i Touring
12.11 lb/hp
17.02 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 540i Touring
30 mpg
28 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
24 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
512 mi
BMW 540i Touring
542 mi
512 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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).
161.1 kWh
BMW 540i Touring
147.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft