The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10)
€ 82,600
€ 40,200
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200
ⓘ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 is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A6 2.8 FSI.
BMW M550d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
57.2
73.2
82.4
57.4
73
79.9
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.2 in
Height
57.4 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
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
750 lb
17.4 %
General
BMW M550d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
F10
Generation
C6 (4F)
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW M550d
Audi A6 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
CCDA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M550d
376 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW M550d
546 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Performance
BMW M550d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M550d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
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11.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
BMW M550d
11.46 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M550d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW M550d
38 mpg
28 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW M550d
702 mi
518 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
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).
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).
159.2 kWh
BMW M550d
127.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M550d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
