The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi S6 (08 - 10)
€ 63,800
€ 86,800
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,800
ⓘ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 0.2 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 3.7 cm taller than the Audi S6.
BMW 540i
Audi S6
1479
1868
2126
1442
1864
2030
1868 mm
Width
1864 mm
2126 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1479 mm
Height
1442 mm
2975
4936
2847
4938
4936 mm
Length
4938 mm
2975 mm
Wheelbase
2847 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540i
Audi S6
1735 kg
Kerb Weight
1985 kg
2340 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2490 kg
Weight Difference:
250 kg
12.59 %
General
BMW 540i
Audi S6
G30
Generation
C6 (4F)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Audi S6
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
BXA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
5204 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
429 bhp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 540i
335 bhp
429 bhp
Audi S6
450 NM
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 3000 rpm
BMW 540i
450 NM
540 NM
Audi S6
Performance
BMW 540i
Audi S6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
Audi S6
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5.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.63 kg/bhp
BMW 540i
5.18 kg/bhp
4.63 kg/bhp
Audi S6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Audi S6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 540i
41 mpg
22 mpg
Audi S6
30 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
613 mi
Range
395 mi
BMW 540i
613 mi
395 mi
Audi S6
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).
238.7 kWh
BMW 540i
130.7 kWh
238.7 kWh
Audi S6
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Audi S6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
605 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
546 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
