The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)

€ 74,100
BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) BMW 550i
€ 53,000
 Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 74,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,000

ⓘ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 clean diesel.
BMW 550i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
57.6
Blueprint BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (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 clean diesel quattro S tronic (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 clean diesel
4354 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.12 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)

General

BMW 550i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
F10
Generation
C7 (4G)
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 550i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
CDUC, CDUD
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 550i
402 hp
242 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 550i
443 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

BMW 550i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 550i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 550i
21 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
14 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
790 mi
BMW 550i
395 mi
790 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 550i
208.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 550i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data