The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)

€ 66,100
BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i Touring
€ 49,000
 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 66,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,000

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI.
BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
59
Blueprint BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
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 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
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 3.0 TDI
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5148 lb
BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.25 %
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)

General

BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 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
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
CLAA, CLAB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
BMW 540i Touring
335 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 540i Touring
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 540i Touring
12.11 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 540i Touring
30 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 540i Touring
542 mi
777 mi
Audi A6 Avant 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).
107 kWh
BMW 540i Touring
147.7 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 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