The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)

€ 81,300
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) BMW M550d BluePerformance
€ 55,700
 Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) Audi A6 45 TDI
€ 81,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,700

ⓘ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 45 TDI.
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Audi A6 45 TDI
57.2
Blueprint BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (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 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (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 45 TDI
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5456 lb
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.55 %
Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)

General

BMW M550d BluePerformance
Audi A6 45 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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M550d BluePerformance
Audi A6 45 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-S
Engine Code
DDVE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW M550d BluePerformance
376 hp
228 hp
Audi A6 45 TDI
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M550d BluePerformance
546 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 45 TDI

Performance

BMW M550d BluePerformance
Audi A6 45 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 45 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.37 lb/hp
BMW M550d BluePerformance
11.55 lb/hp
18.37 lb/hp
Audi A6 45 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M550d BluePerformance
Audi A6 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW M550d BluePerformance
37 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A6 45 TDI
33 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
699 mi
BMW M550d BluePerformance
690 mi
699 mi
Audi A6 45 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW M550d BluePerformance
129.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A6 45 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW M550d BluePerformance
Audi A6 45 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data