The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
€ 63,800
€ 55,700
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 540i is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A6 45 TDI.
BMW 540i
Audi A6 45 TDI
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.4
74.3
83.1
73.5 in
Width
74.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.4 in
117.1
194.3
115.1
194.2
194.3 in
Length
194.2 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
115.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540i
Audi A6 45 TDI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.69 %
General
BMW 540i
Audi A6 45 TDI
G30
Generation
C8 (4K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Audi A6 45 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
DDVE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 540i
335 hp
228 hp
Audi A6 45 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 540i
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 45 TDI
Performance
BMW 540i
Audi A6 45 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 45 TDI
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11.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.37 lb/hp
BMW 540i
11.42 lb/hp
18.37 lb/hp
Audi A6 45 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Audi A6 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 540i
34 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A6 45 TDI
25 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
613 mi
Range
699 mi
BMW 540i
613 mi
699 mi
Audi A6 45 TDI
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).
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 540i
130.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A6 45 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Audi A6 45 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
