The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 84,300

€ 45,300

€ 84,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance is 0.7 inches shorter and 0.2 inches wider.
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
73
79.9
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
193.3
111.9
194
193.3 in
Length
194 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
4553 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
860 lb
18.89 %

General
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
F11
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-S
Engine Code
CCEA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
376 hp
217 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
546 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Performance
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
▶ REPLAY
12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.02 lb/hp
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
12.11 lb/hp
17.02 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
37 mpg
28 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
33 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
512 mi
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
680 mi
512 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
161.1 kWh
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
131.6 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft