The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17)

€ 82,600
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW M550d
€ 49,900
 Audi A6 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI.
BMW M550d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
57.2
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17)
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 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17)
114.6
194.2
193.3 in
Length
194.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M550d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5016 lb
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.47 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17)

General

BMW M550d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
F10
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M550d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-S
Engine Code
CRTE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW M550d
376 hp
215 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW M550d
546 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW M550d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
BMW M550d
11.46 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M550d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW M550d
38 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
1031 mi
BMW M550d
702 mi
1031 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW M550d
127.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M550d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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