The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A6 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
€ 85,000
€ 58,700
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 50 TDI.
BMW M550d
Audi A6 50 TDI
57.8
73.5
83.7
57.4
74.3
83.1
73.5 in
Width
74.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.4 in
117.1
195.4
115.1
194.2
195.4 in
Length
194.2 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
115.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M550d
Audi A6 50 TDI
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.04 %
General
BMW M550d
Audi A6 50 TDI
G30
Generation
C8 (4K)
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M550d
Audi A6 50 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
DDVB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M550d
395 hp
282 hp
Audi A6 50 TDI
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
BMW M550d
561 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Audi A6 50 TDI
Performance
BMW M550d
Audi A6 50 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M550d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 50 TDI
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10.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.85 lb/hp
BMW M550d
10.72 lb/hp
14.85 lb/hp
Audi A6 50 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M550d
Audi A6 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW M550d
40 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A6 50 TDI
36 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
695 mi
Range
699 mi
BMW M550d
695 mi
699 mi
Audi A6 50 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW M550d
121.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A6 50 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M550d
Audi A6 50 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
