The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)

€ 74,100
BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) BMW 550i
€ 44,400
 Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 74,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400

ⓘ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 550i is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
BMW 550i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
73.2 in
Width
73.8 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
192.9 in
Length
193.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 550i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4354 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4861 lb
BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
13.92 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)

General

BMW 550i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
F10
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 550i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
CLAA, CLAB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
BMW 550i
402 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 550i
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 550i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.65 lb/hp
BMW 550i
10.83 lb/hp
18.65 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 550i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 550i
21 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
14 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
762 mi
BMW 550i
395 mi
762 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 550i
208.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 550i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data