The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Audi S6 (08 - 10)
€ 67,100
€ 86,800
€ 67,100
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 550i is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi S6.
BMW 550i
Audi S6
57.8
72.7
80.2
56.8
73.4
79.9
72.7 in
Width
73.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.8 in
Height
56.8 in
113.7
190.6
112.1
194.4
190.6 in
Length
194.4 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
112.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 550i
Audi S6
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5490 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.09 %
General
BMW 550i
Audi S6
E60
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 550i
Audi S6
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B48
Engine Code
BXA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 550i
362 hp
429 hp
Audi S6
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 550i
361 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi S6
Performance
BMW 550i
Audi S6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6
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10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.2 lb/hp
BMW 550i
10.63 lb/hp
10.2 lb/hp
Audi S6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i
Audi S6
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 550i
23 mpg
19 mpg
Audi S6
15 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
423 mi
Range
395 mi
BMW 550i
423 mi
395 mi
Audi S6
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).
238.7 kWh
BMW 550i
195.2 kWh
238.7 kWh
Audi S6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i
Audi S6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
