The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..)

€ 81,300
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) BMW M550d BluePerformance
€ 52,600
 Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..) Audi A6 40 TDI
€ 81,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW M550d BluePerformance is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A6 40 TDI.
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Audi A6 40 TDI
57.2
Blueprint BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..)
74.3
83.1
73.2 in
Width
74.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.2 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
116.9
193.3
Blueprint Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..)
115.1
194.2
193.3 in
Length
194.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
115.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M550d BluePerformance
Audi A6 40 TDI
4343 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5126 lb
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.65 %
Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..)

General

BMW M550d BluePerformance
Audi A6 40 TDI
F10
Generation
C8 (4K)
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M550d BluePerformance
Audi A6 40 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-S
Engine Code
DFBA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW M550d BluePerformance
376 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 40 TDI
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M550d BluePerformance
546 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 40 TDI

Performance

BMW M550d BluePerformance
Audi A6 40 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 40 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
BMW M550d BluePerformance
11.55 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
Audi A6 40 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M550d BluePerformance
Audi A6 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW M550d BluePerformance
37 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A6 40 TDI
33 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
890 mi
BMW M550d BluePerformance
690 mi
890 mi
Audi A6 40 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW M550d BluePerformance
129.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A6 40 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW M550d BluePerformance
Audi A6 40 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data