The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)

€ 63,800
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i
€ 49,900
 Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 540i is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TFSI.
BMW 540i
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
73
79.9
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.2 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
194.3 in
Length
194 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540i
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5082 lb
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.8 %
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)

General

BMW 540i
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
G30
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 540i
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
CAJA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
BMW 540i
335 hp
286 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 540i
332 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW 540i
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.76 lb/hp
BMW 540i
11.42 lb/hp
13.76 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540i
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 540i
34 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
613 mi
Range
529 mi
BMW 540i
613 mi
529 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 540i
130.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540i
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data