The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18)

€ 82,600
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW M550d
€ 42,700
 Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW M550d is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra.
BMW M550d
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
57.2
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
73.2 in
Width
73.8 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.2 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.3
Blueprint Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.2
193.3 in
Length
194.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M550d
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
683 lb
15.85 %
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18)

General

BMW M550d
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
F10
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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
Audi A6 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
376 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW M550d
546 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra

Performance

BMW M550d
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra

▶ REPLAY
11.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.4 lb/hp
BMW M550d
11.46 lb/hp
19.4 lb/hp
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M550d
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW M550d
38 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
708 mi
BMW M550d
702 mi
708 mi
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
108 kWh
BMW M550d
127.6 kWh
108 kWh
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M550d
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data