The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 67,100

€ 52,900

€ 67,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 550i is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TFSI.
BMW 550i
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.3
73.8
82.1
72.7 in
Width
73.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.3 in
113.7
190.6
114.6
193.5
190.6 in
Length
193.5 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 550i
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.85 %

General
BMW 550i
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
E60
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 550i
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B48
Engine Code
CGWD, CGXB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 550i
362 hp
306 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW 550i
361 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 550i
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
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10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.08 lb/hp
BMW 550i
10.63 lb/hp
13.08 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 550i
23 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
15 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
423 mi
Range
569 mi
BMW 550i
423 mi
569 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 550i
195.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data