The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
€ 85,000
€ 53,000
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW M550d is 1.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
BMW M550d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
57.8
73.5
83.7
57.3
73.8
82.1
73.5 in
Width
73.8 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.3 in
117.1
195.4
114.6
193.5
195.4 in
Length
193.5 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M550d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4233 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.52 %
General
BMW M550d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
G30
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M550d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
CDUC, CDUD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M550d
395 hp
242 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M550d
561 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
BMW M550d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M550d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
10.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
BMW M550d
10.72 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M550d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW M550d
40 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
695 mi
Range
790 mi
BMW M550d
695 mi
790 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW M550d
121.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M550d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
