The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Audi S6 Avant (08 - 10)
€ 84,300
€ 89,100
€ 84,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,100
ⓘ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 M550d Touring BluePerformance is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi S6 Avant.
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Audi S6 Avant
57.6
73.2
82.4
56.9
73.4
79.9
73.2 in
Width
73.4 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
56.9 in
116.9
193.3
112.1
194.4
193.3 in
Length
194.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
112.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Audi S6 Avant
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5732 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.97 %
General
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Audi S6 Avant
F11
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Audi S6 Avant
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-S
Engine Code
BXA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
376 hp
429 hp
Audi S6 Avant
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
546 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi S6 Avant
Performance
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Audi S6 Avant
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6 Avant
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12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 lb/hp
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
12.11 lb/hp
10.51 lb/hp
Audi S6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Audi S6 Avant
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
37 mpg
19 mpg
Audi S6 Avant
33 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
680 mi
Range
395 mi
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
680 mi
395 mi
Audi S6 Avant
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).
238.7 kWh
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
131.6 kWh
238.7 kWh
Audi S6 Avant
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Audi S6 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
