The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d Touring xDrive Steptronic Sport (17 - ..) vs. Audi S6 Avant (06 - 08)
€ 91,800

€ 84,500

€ 91,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M550d Touring is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi S6 Avant.
BMW M550d Touring
Audi S6 Avant
58.6
73.5
83.7
57.6
73
79.9
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.6 in
Height
57.6 in
117.1
195.4
111.9
194.2
195.4 in
Length
194.2 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M550d Touring
Audi S6 Avant
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5732 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.73 %

General
BMW M550d Touring
Audi S6 Avant
G31
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
Audi S6 Avant
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
BXA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW M550d Touring
395 hp
429 hp
Audi S6 Avant
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW M550d Touring
561 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi S6 Avant
Performance
BMW M550d Touring
Audi S6 Avant
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S6 Avant
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11.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 lb/hp
BMW M550d Touring
11.33 lb/hp
10.51 lb/hp
Audi S6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M550d Touring
Audi S6 Avant
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW M550d Touring
36 mpg
18 mpg
Audi S6 Avant
31 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
631 mi
Range
371 mi
BMW M550d Touring
631 mi
371 mi
Audi S6 Avant
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
253.8 kWh
BMW M550d Touring
133.7 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi S6 Avant
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
317 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M550d Touring
Audi S6 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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