The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 85,100

€ 45,200

€ 85,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘ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 is just 1.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra.
BMW M550d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.5
73.8
82.1
73.2 in
Width
73.8 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.5 in
116.9
193.3
114.6
194.6
193.3 in
Length
194.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M550d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
4553 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
783 lb
17.2 %

General
BMW M550d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
F11
Generation
C7 (4G)
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M550d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-S
Engine Code
CYGA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M550d Touring
376 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW M550d Touring
546 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Performance
BMW M550d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
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12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
BMW M550d Touring
12.11 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M550d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW M550d Touring
37 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
690 mi
Range
685 mi
BMW M550d Touring
690 mi
685 mi
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
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).
111.8 kWh
BMW M550d Touring
129.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M550d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
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)
47.6 cu ft