The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
€ 81,300

€ 61,000

€ 81,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M550d BluePerformance is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
57.2
73.2
82.4
57.3
73.8
82.1
73.2 in
Width
73.8 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.2 in
Height
57.3 in
116.9
193.3
114.6
194.2
193.3 in
Length
194.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5390 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.04 %

General
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
F10
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-S
Engine Code
CVUA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
BMW M550d BluePerformance
376 hp
316 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW M550d BluePerformance
546 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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11.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.33 lb/hp
BMW M550d BluePerformance
11.55 lb/hp
13.33 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW M550d BluePerformance
37 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
690 mi
Range
756 mi
BMW M550d BluePerformance
690 mi
756 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW M550d BluePerformance
129.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data